The Detroit Lions waived second-year safety Brandon Joseph on Saturday, hours after he was arrested for suspicion of operating under the influence.
Joseph was arrested at 1:47 a.m. Saturday in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, police there confirmed to ESPN. Officers said they observed him driving through the city at a higher rate of speed. During a car stop, officers noticed signs of alcohol use, and they conducted preliminary tests with reasonable and probable cause. He was arrested and detained based on that, before being released roughly six hours later.
The Lions then waived Joseph on Saturday afternoon, less than 24 hours before their road matchup against the Chicago Bears.