1. On one such play, Johnny Jolly made a tackle for a loss and briefly celebrated, much to the chagrin of the television announcers and other spectators.
10 Facts About Johnny Jolly
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Johnny Jolly was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in round six, pick 183 of the 2006 NFL draft.
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Johnny Jolly excelled at the position until becoming injured right before a game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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On February 11,2011, Johnny Jolly began the process of applying for reinstatement.
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Johnny Jolly was under contract with the Packers until the end of the 2011 season.
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When Johnny Jolly was suspended in 2010 for violating the league's substance abuse policy, he had been tendered a $2.521 million contract as a restricted free agent.
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Johnny Jolly's season was prematurely ended in December 2013 with a neck injury.
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Johnny Jolly became the first Packer since 2000 to stand trial on a felony charge.
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Charges against Johnny Jolly were dismissed in a Texas court on July 16, but were refiled shortly after in December 2009.
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On May 15,2012, Johnny Jolly was granted early release with a 10-year shock probation.