Malik McDowell
FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell leaves the field after the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell has been arrested on charges of public exposure and battery on a sheriff's deputy in South Florida. The Broward County Sheriff's Office received a call about a man walking naked in Deerfield Beach on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, according to an arrest report. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns DT McDowell arrested in Fla. in attack on officer

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2022 11:41 AM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after his team defeated the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Mayfield and coach Kevin Stefanski tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and will likely miss Saturday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders as Cleveland deals with a widespread outbreak during its playoff pursuit. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Mayfield out, Browns down several starters for Raiders game

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 10:48 AM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' COVID cases grow, Mayfield, Stefanski test positive

By Tom Withers Dec. 15, 2021 09:45 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Cleveland Browns at Los Angeles Chargers 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert's Chargers host Mayfield's Browns in key AFC battle

By Joe Reedy Oct. 07, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) celebrates after making a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Browns won 14-7. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Browns' defense dominating, surprising after sluggish start

By Tom Withers Oct. 04, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with teammates after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tim Tebow (85) watches on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, file photo. At far left is quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Tebow is confident Urban Meyer and Trevor Lawrence can turn the Jacksonville Jaguars around despite an 0-2 start.“I just think that they have to stay the course and continue to work to improve,” Tebow said Thursday, Sept. 23, in an interview for next week’s AP Pro Football Podcast. Tebow’s attempt to return to the NFL as a tight end with the Jaguars this summer after nearly six years away from the game ended following one preseason game. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars 8/14/2021

Sep. 23, 2021 02:13 PM EDT

FILE - in this Thursday, June 17, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive linemen Malik McDowell participates in a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
McDowell overcomes trouble, jail stay; wins spot with Browns

By Tom Withers Sep. 01, 2021 02:55 AM EDT

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked and fumbles from hits by Los Angeles Chargers defenders Joey Bosa and Damion Square (71) during an NFL football game in N ashville, Tenn., in this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, file photo. The Browns bulked up their defensive line Tuesday, May 4, 2021, signing veteran tackle Damion Square. Square spent the past seven seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 32-year-old hasn't missed a game the past four seasons. (AP Photo/Michael Zito, File)
Browns sign veteran DT Damion Square, formerly with Chargers

By Tom Withers May. 04, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 12, 2017, file photo, defensive tackle Malik McDowell, the Seattle Seahawks' top draft pick, watches a drill during NFL football rookie minicamp in Seattle. The Cleveland Browns are giving McDowell the chance to revive an NFL career stopped by some serious legal trouble. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Browns take chance on Malik McDowell, DT with troubled past

By Tom Withers May. 03, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, left, talks with general manager John Schneider before the team's NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Seattle. There is a clear and obvious need for the Seahawks to address along the defensive line and it happens to be one of the deeper positions of talent in the entire draft. That may be far too simplistic and straightforward for Schneider and Carroll. Schneider is always good for a few surprises in the draft, and more than a couple of trades. So, while it seems addressing the pass rush — especially with the continuing unknowns around Jadeveon Clowney — is the obvious direction for Schneider and the Seahawks, it’s never that clear with Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
4 Hall of Famers among top draft picks in Seahawks' history

By Tim Booth Apr. 21, 2020 03:01 PM EDT

Seahawks sue former draft pick McDowell for bonus repayment

May. 30, 2019 07:57 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Michigan seeking repayment of a nearly $800,000 of the signing bonus given to...