SANTA CLARA, Ca. - Defensive tackle Ray McDonald has been released by the 49ers on Wednesday after the San Jose Police Department announced an investigation into his possible involvement an alleged sexual assault.
They served a search warrant at McDonald's home on Tuesday in connection with their investigation.
"We as an organization have notified [McDonald] and his agent that we have terminated his contract," 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement Wednesday.
"Ray has demonstrated a pattern of poor decision-making that is no longer going to be tolerated."
Baalke, head coach Jim Harbaugh, and chief executive Jed York were involved in the decision.
No charges have been filed against McDonald and he has not been arrested.
An adult woman received treatment at an area hospital on Tuesday, citing a "possible sexual assault." The hospital contacted the police thereafter.
"The victim alleged she was possibly sexually assaulted a day prior," San Jose Police sergeant Heather Randol said. "Based on preliminary investigation, detectives secured a search warrant and served it at the alleged suspect's residence in San Jose."
"This is about a pattern of poor behavior," Baalke said Wednesday.
McDonald was arrested Aug. 31 on charges of domestic violence, though those charges were dropped Nov. 10 following insufficient evidence. He played for the team during that time, amidst criticism from the public.
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