CLEVELAND — Browns practice squad safety De'Ante Saunders has pleaded not guilty to operating a vehicle impaired and speeding.
Saunders' lawyer faxed the plea to Berea Municipal Court on Monday.
Saunders and linebacker Armonty Bryant were arrested on Christmas following a traffic stop. Saunders was charged with OVI and speeding. A handgun belonging to Saunders 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. Bryant's case is being referred to the Cuyahoga County prosecutor.