Malik McDowell - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Will not be tendered The Browns will not tender McDowell as an exclusive-rights free agent because of an arrest in January, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact McDowell was arrested on three charges in Florida, which triggered Cleveland's decision to move on from the 25-year-old defensive tackle. The Browns began to revamp the interior of their defensive line when they agreed to terms with Taven Bryan. McDowell and Malik Jackson served as the starting defensive tackles in 2021, but neither is expected to return this coming season.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

911 Call Over Malik McDowell's Naked Journey Paints Frantic Picture Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell was arrested Monday while naked near a school, and the 911 call before officers arrived det...

JANUARY 19, 2022 • OUTKICK.COM

Malik McDowell arrested in Florida on charges including aggravated battery on an officer, public exposure Defensive tackle Malik McDowell has most likely played his last snap for the Browns after he was arrested Monday afternoon in South Florida...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • BROWNSZONE.COM

Browns DT McDowell arrested in Fla. in attack on officer

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell has been arrested in Florida on charges of beating a police officer and public exposure

JANUARY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Browns DT Malik McDowell arrested in South Florida for public exposure, aggravated battery of officer Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell was arrested Monday in Deerfield Beach, Fla., on charges of public exposure, aggravated b...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Cleveland Browns unlikely to retain Malik McDowell after arrest on charges of public exposure, assaulting deputy Malik McDowell's big chance with the Browns has almost certainly ended after the defensive tackle was arrested in Florida.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Arrested on three charges McDowell was arrested Monday in Deerfield Beach, Florida, on charges of public exposure, resisting arrest with violence and aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, Dan Lab...

Impact The Browns acknowledged in a statement that they are aware of McDowell's arrest and are issuing no further comment at this time. A 2017 second-round pick of the Seahawks, McDowell didn't make his NFL debut until this season after he was involved in a serious ATV accident during his rookie year, and then was sentenced to 11 months of jail time in November 2019 following a series of crimes. After being released from jail, he resumed his career in May and signed with the Browns, defying the odds to not only make the team but also capturing a role in the defensive-line rotation. He finished his first NFL season with 33 tackles and three sacks in 15 games, but his latest off-field incident means that the Browns likely won't be re-signing the exclusive rights free agent this offseason.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Malik Jackson to Covid list; Jadeveon Clowney, Denzel Ward, David Njoku, Malik McDowell miss practice Browns lose a starting defensive tackle to Covid list.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Back from COVID list McDowell (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact McDowell sat out the past two games after testing positive for the virus but is now back for the Browns. The 25-year-old has 30 total tackles and three sacks in 13 games for Cleveland this season.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 15 McDowell wasn't reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and won't be available for Monday's game against the Raiders, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact McDowell will miss his first game of the season after he was placed on the list Wednesday following a positive COVID-19 test, according to Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal. Even with the NFL pushing back Cleveland's Week 15 game an extra two days in addition to relaxing the return-to-play protocols for vaccinated individuals who test positive for COVID-19, McDowell and several other key Browns players weren't able to clear the necessary protocols prior to Monday's 5 p.m. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mayfield out, Browns down several starters for Raiders game

Baker Mayfield ran out of time

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Lands on COVID-19 list McDowell was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Browns are in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak, and McDowell was one of several players who were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday. If he's unable to play Saturday against the Raiders, Tommy Togiai could take on a starting role for Cleveland.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' COVID cases grow, Mayfield, Stefanski test positive

The Browns’ COVID-19 outbreak has widened and worsened

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Malik McDowell bursts through O-line for the sack Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell bursts through O-line for the sack.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

WATCH: Cleveland Browns DE Malik McDowell hopes his story helps others Cleveland Browns defensive end Malik McDowell talks about his past and getting another shot in the NFL.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Malik McDowell: "I'm learning everyday and getting better everyday" Malik McDowell addresses the media before practice on October 13th, 2021.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Malik McDowell wraps up Herbert for third-down sack Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell wraps up Los Angeles Charges quarterback Justin Herbert for third-down sack.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Herbert's Chargers host Mayfield's Browns in key AFC battle

Justin Herbert and Baker Mayfield are at the helm of 3-1 teams as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Browns' defense dominating, surprising after sluggish start

The Browns were supposed to be carried by their offense this season

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Browns Jedrick Wills 'Day-to-Day' with Ankle Injury; OBJ Update, Anthony Schwartz, Malik McDowell's 1st Game Browns

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not on injury report McDowell (ribs) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact McDowell was nursing a rib injury in camp but is back at practice with no current issues. He should fill a rotational role at defensive tackle for the Browns.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Malik McDowell made the Browns' 53-man roster and how he could become a starter: Film review Malik McDowell impressed coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry enough to make the Browns 53-man roster. What does the tape say?

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell knows what's at stake after getting second chance McDowell has come back from a series of problems that short-circuited his career before it started.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

McDowell overcomes trouble, jail stay; wins spot with Browns

Malik McDowell is making the most of a last chance with the Browns

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

Cam Newton followed Mac Jones along the sideline, holding his right hand up, waiting for the rookie quarterback to slap it after the No. 15 overall pick threw a touchdown in a pres...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • Associated Press

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