Former Dallas Cowboys Star Greg Hardy’s Parents Stayed Quiet Regarding His Recent Arrest For Assualting Family Member

As per the arrest report from the Richardson Police Department, Hardy and his girlfriend were on their way home from the park on Wednesday.

June 10, 2026

This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on June 10, 2026

Greg Hardy’s mother, Lan Hardy, served as a police detective in Millington and even carried a gun.

Former NFL Pro Bowler Greg Hardy, who later pursued careers in UFC and boxing, was arrested on Wednesday, June 4, 2026, in Richardson, Texas, for an alleged altercation between him and his girlfriend over cheating accusations.

As per the from the Richardson Police Department, Hardy and his girlfriend were on their way home from the park on Wednesday.

According to the woman, she spoke to Hardy once their children were in bed and started to question him about a woman she believed he was cheating on her with.

The victim in the case, who is not being identified, said that she had previously seen messages between Hardy and that person and “wanted to see if he would lie.”

The argument escalated when the woman claimed that Hardy pushed her with both of his hands on her chest.

As per the reports, Hardy allegedly got on top of the woman, who had fallen on the bed, and held her down with one of his hands around her neck.

The woman said she did not lose consciousness and that her breathing was not restricted. She then admitted to kicking Hardy, which prompted him to leave the residence.

Arrest reports that the officer speaking to the woman observed scratches and redness on the woman’s arms that were consistent with a physical altercation.

Hardy, who played for the Dallas Cowboys in 2015, was booked at 2:29 p.m. Wednesday and remained in custody with no bond set.

Former NFL Pro Bowler Greg Hardy’s Father Is A Former Football Player, While His Mother Is A Police Detective

Born on July 28, 1988, in Millington, Tennessee, United States, Greg Hardy was raised by his strict parents, Greg Sr., and Lan Hardy.

According to the , his father, Greg Sr., is a former defensive end and played college football at Mississippi from 1986 to 1987.

He is also a retired investigator with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Greg Sr. is now the football coach and security chief at Alexander Graham Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He also owns a car detailing business.

Greg followed in his father’s footsteps and also pursued his football career, but it didn’t last long due to his off-field issues.

On the other hand, Greg’s mother was licensed to carry a gun as a police detective in Millington.

Lan never wanted her son, Greg, to play football, as she had no love for the game. When Greg was 8, he signed up for the team and mainly played with kids a year older, and Lan was okay with that.

During one of the , Lan said,

However, Greg’s parents have been staying quiet following the recent arrest of Greg after he allegedly assaulted one of his family members.

According to , Greg Hardy has six siblings. He moved to Charlotte from Memphis during his second season in Carolina, along with two of his younger siblings.

However, Hardy’s siblings have avoided the media spotlight, so little is known about their personal lives.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Greg Hardy was arrested on May 13, 2014, for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Nicole Holder. As per the reports, he has a daughter and a son.
• Hardy was considered a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and was ranked No. 30 among weakside defensive end prospects, No. 44 according to Scout.com.
• He attended Briarcrest Christian School in Eads, Tennessee, where he was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and track.

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