Edgerrin James Pleads for Son Facing Substance Abuse

Former NFL star Edgerrin James has publicly appealed for support for his son, Jizzle James, who is currently dealing with substance abuse. Jizzle James, a player for the UNC Charlotte basketball team, has been dismissed from the program due to personal issues. Edgerrin James shared that his son is not in a good state of mind and is not in need of material possessions, but rather love and encouragement.

James' tenure with the Charlotte 49ers was brief, having transferred earlier in the offseason. Prior to his dismissal from Charlotte, he faced a similar situation with the Cincinnati Bearcats, who dismissed and later reinstated him during the previous season. The circumstances surrounding his departure from Cincinnati also involved a cease-and-desist letter concerning the unauthorized use of team likenesses for merchandise, to which James responded by asserting his right to his own merchandise.