National Football League

D.J. Williams no longer Broncos captain

Published Nov. 13, 2010 12:00 a.m. ET

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The Denver Broncos have stripped star linebacker D.J. Williams of his captaincy for the season and won't start him Sunday against Kansas City following his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.

The Broncos also fined their leading tackler an undisclosed amount for missing practice and a meeting Friday when he was in a detox facility. The team issued a statement saying it was ''extremely disappointed in D.J. Williams' careless and irresponsible actions Friday morning.''

It's up to the NFL to fine or suspend a player for alcohol-related offenses. And Williams faces a multiple-game suspension from the league because it was his second such arrest in his seven seasons in Denver.

Williams has been ordered to appear in court Dec. 13.