NFL Player Arrested on Charges of Attacking Cop While Naked

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A defensive tackle in the NFL was arrested on charges of beating a police officer and public exposure.

Police received a phone call about a 6’6″ male who weighs 300 pounds. He was “naked” and “walking near a school.”

The incident occurred in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Arriving on the scene, officers approached Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell.

The NFL player was sitting on a curb, but then stood up and allegedly uttered obscenities at the officer.

The officer says McDowell “charged at me full speed with a closed fist.” The officer says he likely sustained permanent injuries to his face as a result of the swelling from punches he absorbed in the attack.

The police report says he slammed into the officer and punched him in the right eye and on the top of the head.

The officer said he was unable to avoid McDowell’s attack or use any “de-escalation tactics.”

McDowell fled before he was stopped using a stun gun and handcuffed.

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McDowell was charged with aggravated battery on an officer, resisting an officer/obstructing with violence and exposure of sex organs in public. Bail was posted at $25,000. It was unclear if he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.

The Browns released a statement on McDowell, who was under contract with the team for only one season, saying they were seeking more information.

“We are aware of the very concerning incident and arrest involving Malik McDowell and are in the process of gathering more information,” the team said. “We understand the severity of this matter and our thoughts are for the well-being of all involved. We will have no further comment at this time.”

McDowell came to the Browns with a troubled past.

A second-round pick by Seattle in 2017 out of Michigan State, the 6-foot-6, 290-pounder never played for the Seahawks after suffering a brain injury in an ATV accident that was followed by several arrests and an 11-month stay in a Michigan jail.

In 2019, McDowell was charged with assault, resisting arrest and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. In a video capturing the incident, McDowell fought two police officers even after they used a stun gun on him.