Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on charges related to domestic violence and battery, according to information from the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and Broward County arrest records.
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Judkins in Custody Without Bond, Court Appearance Scheduled
Judkins, 21, remained in custody as of Saturday night with no bond immediately set. He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Sunday morning. The official charge listed in the arrest report is “touch or strike/battery/domestic violence.”
Browns Respond to Judkins’ Arrest
The Cleveland Browns organization released a brief statement through a team spokesperson, saying:
“We are aware and gathering more details.”
The team has not provided further comment at this time.
Judkins Yet to Sign Rookie Contract
Judkins was selected with the No. 36 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after standout performances at Ole Miss and Ohio State. He is the only member of the Browns’ seven-player draft class who has not yet signed his rookie contract.
His arrest comes just days before the Browns’ rookies are scheduled to report to training camp on July 18.
What’s Next for Judkins and the Browns?
The situation adds immediate uncertainty to Judkins’ NFL future, with the team likely to await further legal proceedings before making a formal decision on his status. The NFL could also independently review the matter under its personal conduct policy.