CLEVELAND — The Browns have released practice squad safety De'Ante Saunders, who was arrested on Christmas along with linebacker Armonty Bryant following a traffic stop.
Saunders was dropped Monday after he pleaded not guilty to operating a vehicle impaired and speeding. His lawyer faxed the plea to Berea Municipal Court.
Saunders and Bryant were taken into custody on Friday after they were pulled over on Interstate 71. Saunders was charged with OVI and speeding. A handgun belonging to him was also found in the car, police said. Saunders did not have a permit for the weapon.
Bryant was arrested for possessing Adderall and not having a prescription for the drug, Ohio Highway Patrol Lieutenant Craig Cvetan said.