Scott Taylor of WOIO Channel 19 in Cleveland first reported that Browns DE Armonty Bryant and DB De’Ante Saunders were arrested.
Christmas morning. Saunders reportedly was taken into custody for OVI and speeding, but it’s unclear why Bryant was also arrested.
Taylor adds that a gun and the prescription drug Adderall were also located in the car driven by Saunders.
The Cleveland Browns have released the following statement regarding the incident:
Statement From Cleveland Browns General Manager Ray Farmer: pic.twitter.com/91TtgVFYH2
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 26, 2015
Bryant, 25, is in the third year of his four-year, $2.221 million rookie contract that includes base salaries of $585,000 this season and another $675,000 in 2016.
This season, Bryant has appeared in 14 games and recorded 40 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, a recovery for the Browns.
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