Former Arizona Cardinals front-office executive Terry McDonough is facing assault charges after being accused of choking his neighbor.

According to the Associated Press, McDonough has a court date of April 11. Court documents filed in Mecklenburg County show that the neighbor alleges that McDonough "chest-bumped him and then put his hands around his neck and tried to choke him, while shouting obscenities and derogatory terms, on March 12."

The alleged victim said in the criminal affidavit that the confrontation occurred because McDonough was upset about some tractor equipment damaging his lawn. The man levied further accusations at McDonough, stating he "has a history of volatile behavior and also (was) publicized in national news related to a case he has with the Arizona Cardinals. He tried to strangle me unprovoked and both me and my family do not feel safe."

The man was referring to McDonough's arbitration claim against the Cardinals from last April accusing team owner Michael Bidwill of cheating. He claims he was wrongfully demoted after objecting to a scheme that included the use of "burner phones" to mitigate the suspension of then-general manager Steve Keim following his DUI arrest.

Bidwill denied McDonough's assertions, saying his "erratic behavior eventually damaged his career." The team pointed to several instances of "volatile behavior" by McDonough, including a text exchange with Bidwill in which he apologized for a confrontation.

McDonough spent 10 seasons as a member of the Cardinals front office, most notably serving as vice president of player personnel. The Associated Press could not reach him for comment on the matter involving his neighbor.