CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns was arrested on Monday for allegedly exposing himself in public and assaulting a Florida sheriff’s deputy.

Broward County jail records show that Malik McDowell faces three charges in connection to the incident, including:

Aggravated battery on officer
Resist officer-obstruct with violence
Expose sex organs in public

According to reports, McDowell was allegedly seen walking naked near a school in Deerfield Beach, Fla. When law enforcement responded, McDowell assaulted a deputy before he was eventually taken into custody, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

McDowell allegedly left the deputy “dazed”, per the article.

The DT was praised in training camp for turning things around after his ATV accident #Browns https://t.co/4XAkY9zdHL
— Baillie Burmaster (@bayburmTV) January 18, 2022

The 25-year-old played for Cleveland during the 2021-22 season on a one-year contract.

The Browns organization released a statement regarding McDowell’s arrest:

“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.”

This past season was McDowell’s first on the field, despite being drafted in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was previously arrested in connection to several past incidents, including a DUI violation and disorderly conduct.

According to the article, this started when he was seen walking naked near a school.

The police report indicates that McDowell remains on probation in Michigan, which will create a separate set of legal issues.
— Baillie Burmaster (@bayburmTV) January 18, 2022