Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell was arrested Monday in Florida on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence and public exposure, according to an online record from the Broward Sheriff's Office.
According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, which cited the arrest report, McDowell beat a deputy in a "violent attack" that left the officer "dazed."
McDowell is being held on $27,000 bond, according to the online record.
"We are aware of the very concerning incident and arrest involving Malik McDowell and are in the process of gathering more information," a Browns spokesperson said in a statement.