Cleveland Browns player pleads not guilty to drug charges

Published February 24, 2016

CLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Browns player Armonty Bryant has pleaded not guilty to felony drug possession charges.

The 25-year-old Bryant and a former teammate, 23-year-old De'Ante Saunders, were arrested after a traffic stop in a Cleveland suburb on Christmas. Police say they found marijuana, two prescription pills and a loaded handgun in Saunders' car.

The team cut Saunders after his arrest. He was a practice squad player. Bryant was suspended for the final two games.

Saunders pleaded not guilty Wednesday to improper handling of a firearm. A driving-under-the-influence charge is pending.

Both men remain free on $2,500 bonds. Their cases were randomly assigned to Judge Dick Ambrose, a former Cleveland Browns linebacker. Ambrose said Wednesday that he will recuse himself.

Bryant's attorney declined to comment. Messages were left with Saunders' attorney.

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