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Washington LB Azeem Victor suspended after arrest

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2016, file photo, Washington's Azeem Victor smiles on the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in Seattle. In the midst of being the starting middle linebacker for the No. 4 team in the country, Azeem Victor is trying to do more. Victor’s goals go beyond what he’s doing on the field for Washington and what he’s doing in getting his education. In Victor’s case, doing more means starting a foundation while a college student and football player. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2016, file photo, Washington's Azeem Victor smiles on the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in Seattle. In the midst of being the starting middle linebacker for the No. 4 team in the country, Azeem Victor is trying to do more. Victor’s goals go beyond what he’s doing on the field for Washington and what he’s doing in getting his education. In Victor’s case, doing more means starting a foundation while a college student and football player. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Seattle • Washington has suspended senior linebacker Azeem Victor indefinitely ahead of Saturday’s home game against Utah following his weekend arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Victor was taken into custody early Sunday morning and released later that day, according to King County jail records. Additional details about the arrest were not immediately available.

"We take these matters very seriously, and have suspended Azeem from our team indefinitely as we continue to gather details about this incident," coach Chris Petersen said in a written statement.

Washington would not comment further on the matter.

Victor had a sack in the 16th-ranked Huskies' 30-22 loss at Stanford last week.

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By The Associated Press