Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell has apparently been arrested for assault, resisting law enforcement officers and causing a public nuisance. McDowell has had frequent run-ins with police in the past.

Munich/Cleveland – Malik McDowell Cleveland Browns has apparently been arrested for assault, resisting law enforcement officers and causing a public nuisance. This is reported by “ESPN. McDowell had already run afoul of the police on several occasions in the past.

According to a report in the South Florida Sun Sentinel, police were called to the vicinity of a school because McDowell was allegedly walking around there unclothed. When the officers approached the 25-year-old, he attacked and injured one of the officers. McDowell then fled the scene but was later apprehended.

Browns DT Malik McDowell is arrested in Florida for public exposure and assaulting a deputy. https://t.co/us6oW0PL4c

– ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 18, 2022

The Cleveland Browns released a statement shortly after, announcing that they were aware of the incident but were still gathering more information about the case.

McDowell played 15 games for the Cleveland Browns this past NFL season, collecting 33 tackles and three sacks.