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Seahawks rookie Malik McDowell apologizes for Atlanta arrest

RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive lineman Malik McDowell issued an apology Monday, saying he's "embarrassed" by the actions that led to his arrest on a disorderly conduct charge.

McDowell, 22, was arrested early Sunday morning after a dispute at an Atlanta-area nightclub.

"I am embarrassed by the situation and my actions on Saturday," McDowell wrote in a statement posted to Twitter. "I would like to apologize to the Atlanta Police Department, SL Lounge, the entire Seattle Seahawks organization and my teammates. I am a young man who made a mistake and am constantly working towards getting better.