There has been troubling news regarding Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell. The 25-year old has been arrested in Florida, as first reported by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Unfortunately, it is not the first time he has had run-ins with the law. 
McDowell’s arrest stems from an incident on Monday in Deerfield Beach. As Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio writes, he “has been accused of exposing himself in public, resisting arrest with violence, and battery on a law enforcement officer”. The police report indicates that the latter accusation consisted of a “violent attack” that left the affected deputy “dazed”.
Originally drafted in the second round in 2017 by the Seahawks, McDowell didn’t play at all in his rookie season due to an ATV accident. In December of that same year, he was arrested for disorderly conduct after an incident in an Atlanta nightclub. That wasn’t the end of his legal troubles, however. In November of 2019, McDowell was sentenced to 11 months in prison, along with three years’ probation, after pleading guilty to three charges including DUI and a fight with police officers. That also earned him a two-game NFL suspension, and helped keep him out of the league without having played up to that point. Florio notes that he is still on probation in his native Michigan, which could further complicate this latest incident.
This past May, the Browns signed McDowell to a one year contract. In 15 games, he recorded 33 total tackles, five QB hits and three sacks. While his play demonstrated his potential as an interior disruptor, and likely would have earned him another deal in Cleveland, this news may very well end his NFL career once and for all.
In an official team statement, a spokesperson said, “We are aware of the very concerning incident and arrest involving Malik McDowell and are in the process of gathering more information. 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“.
One of Michigan State’s former finest. But, fret not, as the NFL is a forgiving league.
He won’t have to worry about whether the league suspends him or not since he violated probation. No way he avoids jail time after this.
I think we all have seen it enough to know this isn’t the end of his nfl career
Is there a site that tracks how many NFL players get arrested every year? I’d be interested to see the numbers.
LOL there’s a site for everything.
link to nflarrest.com
He is currently on probation and has a past history of assault on LEO’s. These charged felonies are quite serious in Florida (5 years each). He is definitely going to prison for awhile, and yes his NFL career is kaput.
Exposing himself? I think there’s a huge difference between taking a leak in the alley and Uncle Chester showing his goods to somebody. Which one is it?
Turns out the police got a report of a naked man walking near a school. When they showed up this genius attacked the cops. Unfortunately, the report indicates an officer sustained permanent injury to their eye area.
There’s video on TMZ. The dude was walking around completely naked.
Maybe he got locked out of his hotel room?
Steps out to grab the paper, door shuts behind him, towel catches in the door… alien teleports him outside naked where he is reported to police. Still in a bewildered state from the alien teleportation, he fights the police who he mistakes for said aliens.
Completely plausible scenario. Pretty sure we’ve all seen it on Seinfeld or NCIS Albuquerque.
Roger protecting the shield? This upstanding NFL example is in and out of jail with a revolving door. Don’t worry though, you’ll see him suited up next year along with all the others in the 2022 version of D-block!
I’m a fan of second chances but third chances, not so much
Wonder if my Malik autographed football has gone up in value now? Can’t believe waited in line to get it after drafted by the Hawks. Think I will give it to the grandkids to throw around the yard.
I wouldn’t want my grandkids to get the ink smear from his auto on their hands. He is a bad dude that keeps getting chance after chance because of athletic ability. Everyday Joe be sitting in jail by now.
Good point…didn’t think about ink smear. 409 first.
Somewhere Antonio Brown is thinking “What can I do to top this?”