Browns team member in custody after crashing vehicle into restaurant
Cleveland Browns' Lonnie Phelps arrested after suv crashes into restaurant.
Lonnie Phelps, a 23-year-old defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, found himself in hot water Wednesday night. According to a report by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Phelps was arrested for drunken driving and property damage after his SUV collided with the Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West. The accident resulted in significant damage estimated at $300,000.
Following the crash, Phelps reportedly refused to cooperate with law enforcement, complicating his legal troubles. TMZ Sports published photos online showing the extensive damage with Phelps' vehicle embedded in the restaurant's facade.
Phelps, an undrafted free agent, joined the Browns in May 2023 and spent the previous season on their practice squad. His career with the Browns had just begun to stabilize with a reserve/future contract signed in January.
The defensive end's college career included stints at Miami (Ohio) from 2019 to 2021 and at Kansas in 2022, where he tallied impressive stats including 23 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss over 41 games.
The incident not only casts a shadow over his promising but nascent professional career but also brings to light issues of player conduct off the field. As the legal process unfolds, the Cleveland Browns and the NFL will likely scrutinize Phelps' actions and their impact on his professional journey.
Photographs and further details are available via TMZ Sports.
This event underscores the ongoing challenges sports franchises face with player behavior outside the sports arena, reflecting on their policies and support systems for young athletes navigating the pressures of professional sports.
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