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Bryant couldn’t provide prescription while in possession of Adderrall.
Linebacker Bryant, practice squad teammate arrested,
Armonty Bryant’s breakout season got sidetracked on Christmas morning.
The Browns linebacker, who has had legal problems in the past, was arrested Friday along with practice squad safety De’Ante Saunders after they were stopped on an area highway.
Bryant was arrested for the possession of Adderrall because he couldn’t provide a prescription for the drug, which is on the NFL’s list of banned substances. Prosecutors will decide whether he will be charged.
The 25-year-old Bryant, who has recorded 5½ sacks while making 14 starts in his third season with Cleveland, did not travel with the team for Sunday’s game in Kansas City.
Browns general manager Ray Farmer issued a statement Saturday critical of the players’ behavior.
“These are charges that we take very seriously,” Farmer said. “The importance of responsible decision-making is something we continually stress to all members of our organization, which makes it extremely disappointing that these two individuals would put themselves in this situation by making such poor decisions.”
Farmer added the incident is subject to the league’s personal conduct policy.
Saunders was cited for driving under the influence after he was pulled over on Interstate-71 in suburban Brook Park at 2:16 a.m. Friday, according to a State Highway Patrol citation. He was driving 75 mph in a 60 mph zone.
Saunders, 23, refused a breath test, according to the citation, meaning he automatically loses his license for a year.
In addition, a handgun was confiscated from Saunders’ car, said patrol spokesman Lt. Craig Cvetan. Information about the gun will be forwarded to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office for potential charges, since Saunders does not have a concealed weapons permit, Cvetan said.
Saunders is scheduled for a hearing Monday morning in Berea Municipal Court.
Broncos: Coach Gary Kubiak said Brock Osweiler’s eye infection has largely cleared up and Peyton Manning had a good week of work.
Osweiler will make his sixth consecutive start Monday night when the Broncos (10-4) host the Bengals (11-3). Meanwhile, Manning will be inactive again while recovering from a torn plantar fascia.
Texans: Brandon Weeden will start at quarterback as Brian Hoyer remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Cowboys: Wide receiver Dez Bryant was downgraded to out for today’s game against the Bills.