NFL reportedly investigating Cowboys running back Joseph Randle

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Oct 25, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle (21) attempts to break a tackle by New York Giants strong safety Brandon Meriweather (22) at MetLife Stadium. (William Hauser/USA Today Sports)

Oct 4, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle (21) is tackled by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Hau‘oli Kikaha (44) and middle linebacker Stephone Anthony (50) during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints won 26-20 in overtime. (Derick E. Hingle/USA Today Sports)

Oct 11, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle (21) runs with the ball against New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty (32) at AT&T Stadium. (Matthew Emmons/USA Today Sports)

Oct 25, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Matt Cassel (16) fakes a handoff to running back Joseph Randle (21) against the New York Giants in the first half during the NFL game at MetLife Stadium. (Robert Deutsch/USA Today Sports)

Oct 11, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle (21) runs with the ball after a reception against New England Patriots cornerback Tarell Brown (25) at AT&T Stadium. The Patriots beat the Cowboys 30-6. (Matthew Emmons/USA Today Sports)

Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle, who will miss Sunday’s game due to an oblique injury, might face sanctions from the NFL for violating the personal-conduct policy, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.

According to ESPN.com, NFL investigators spoke with Randle this week after talking with him during the summer.

Randle was arrested twice in the past year.

He received six months of probation after an October 2014 shoplifting incident in Frisco, Texas. He issued an apology and was fined by the Cowboys.

In February, Randle was arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession following a police call related to a possible domestic violence incident. A police report indicated the Randle threatened the mother of his son with a gun, though those charges were dropped.

Through six games this season, Randle has 315 yards and four touchdowns on 76 carries. He also has 10 receptions for 86 yards.

Coach Jason Garrett announced Wednesday that Darren McFadden was replacing Randle as the starter. McFadden gained 152 yards on 29 carries Sunday against the New York Giants.