Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey absent from practice, could miss more time due to jury duty

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There have been many excuses for players to miss practice in sports, but Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey reminded everyone that even the pros cannot escape jury duty. 

Aubrey missed Wednesday’s Cowboys practice with the designation of "NIR-Other (jury duty)."

Aubrey, who has been one of the league’s best placekickers this season, was selected for a 12-person jury for a felony assault case in Tarrant County, per the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. It has been reported that the case involved a second-degree strangulation charge.

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Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey, #17, kicks a 65-yard field goal during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. (Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images)

As noted, Aubrey was selected, which means this was not a one-and-done situation for him. He is reportedly expected to be back in court on Thursday and Friday, with the possibility of needing to go longer. 

However, Aubrey should not have to miss the Cowboys’ matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on the road this week, as typical court schedules do not occur on Sundays. 

The Dallas Morning News reported that, if the case goes longer, Aubrey is still expected to be kicking for the Cowboys as they come off their bye week. 

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There are valid reasons to get out of jury duty, and the Cowboys allegedly attempted to get Aubrey out of it. However, it was Aubrey who insisted that he be a good citizen and see it through. 

Whether he thought he would be selected to the jury is unknown, but there is no