Running back Joseph Randle will not be part of the Dallas Cowboys squad this weekend as he deals with a personal issue.
The absence comes after reports on Thursday that Randle, who began the year as a starter, was facing a suspension from the NFL under the league's personal conduct policy.
Randle was arrested last year on a shoplifting charge at a Dallas-area shopping mall, while police investigated a domestic disturbance complaint against him earlier this year before declining to pursue charges.
An NFL spokesman said on Thursday he had no information whether the league had issued any reports on Randle, who has rushed for 315 yards on 78 carries so far this season.
Randle is also dealing with a back problem and coach Jason Garrett said Darren McFadden would be handed a start against the Seattle Seahawks in their week eight clash.
McFadden rushed for 152 yards on 29 carries in a defeat against the New York Giants last weekend as the Cowboys dropped to 2-4 after Randle suffered a back problem on his second carry.
Garrett said: "I want to make sure he takes care of that personal situation and gets it behind him.
"We're focused on our football team and we ran the ball very well the other day with Darren, and this provides opportunities for other guys.
"One of the things we believe in is having the next guy up, available and ready. Our players understand that, it's the culture we live in, and the preparation they have to do to take full advantage of their opportunity."
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