 The charges reportedly stem from a fight between the 44-year-old and his wife at their home when he allegedly held her down on a bed and put his hand over her throat, which Wilson has denied. The former NFL defensive back is a native of High Point and played collegiately at NC State. Brennan Dixon, WBT News. Speaking of the Cats, traffic a headache around Uptown as progress is being made on the Panthers' practice field. We're already sitting in traffic when just getting into our house.