June 24th 2024.
Lonnie Phelps, a defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, has found himself without a team after being arrested for driving under the influence in Florida. The team announced on NFL.com that they have waived Phelps, but curiously made no mention of his arrest in their press release.
According to reports, Phelps was charged with DUI and damaging property after driving into an outdoor lounge area at Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West on June 19. He refused to take a breath test and was said to be uncooperative with police officers on the scene. It was also reported that he was with his girlfriend, who is 21 years old, at the time of the incident.
The police report states that Phelps was slurring his words and had a strong smell of alcohol on his breath, as well as bloodshot eyes and droopy eyelids. He was described as being "very agitated" and repeatedly told officers to "do what we have to do."
Phelps was arrested and booked at the Monroe County Detention Center on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence and causing property damage. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident, and Red Shoe Island Bistro posted a statement on their Facebook page assuring patrons that they were closed at the time of the accident.
The 23-year-old former Browns player is scheduled to appear in court on July 2. In the meantime, the team has released him from his contract. Phelps had joined the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2023 after playing college football at Miami and Kansas. He spent the 2023 season on the practice squad before being signed to a reserve/future contract in January 2024.
In a separate incident, some Cleveland Browns players were robbed at gunpoint after leaving a nightclub. It seems that trouble has been following the team lately, but the players have remained focused on their training and upcoming season.
It's a tough situation for Phelps, who now faces the consequences of his actions and the uncertainty of his football career. It's also a reminder to all athletes that their actions both on and off the field can have a significant impact on their careers and personal lives. The team has not yet made a statement regarding the incident, but it is clear that they have made the decision to move on from Phelps and focus on the upcoming season.
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