The Cleveland Browns face an early offseason complication involving one of their newest additions.
Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested over the weekend on domestic violence charges.
Fort Lauderdale Police and Broward County officials confirmed the 21-year-old’s arrest on Saturday for alleged battery and domestic violence.
The misdemeanor charge stems from accusations of “touch or strike/battery/domestic violence.”
The situation has already drawn attention from league officials, who are monitoring the developing case.
“We are aware of the matter, but will decline further comment,” NFL Spokesman Brian McCarthy said, per Mary Kay Cabot.
NFL Spokesman Brian McCarthy on the arrest of #Browns RB Quinshon Judkins on a domestic violence charge: "We are aware of the matter, but will decline further comment."
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) July 13, 2025
Judkins spent Saturday night in jail without bond and was scheduled for a Sunday morning court appearance.
This represents a troubling early chapter for a player who carried high expectations entering professional football.
The timing compounds concerns for the Browns organization as they navigate another potential off-field issue.
The league’s Personal Conduct Policy typically defers punishment until criminal proceedings conclude.
During this interim period, the NFL could place Judkins on paid leave, particularly given the domestic violence allegations.
The NFL approaches these matters case by case, with public perception often influencing decisions.
Domestic violence charges tend to accelerate the NFL’s response timeline. When penalties eventually materialize, six-game suspensions typically serve as the baseline for domestic violence cases, though only after legal resolution.
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