One count of assault against cleveland browns Defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey, who was arrested in April, was fired after completing a pretrial diversion program, court records revealed.
Winfrey’s case was dismissed Friday, according to Harris County Court records.
Perrion Winfrey of the Cleveland Browns in action against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
I was in front of a misdemeanor assault charge after prosecutors alleged that he grabbed a woman he was dating and caused her «bodily harm.»
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The 22-year-old NFL player was arrested and later released on bail. At that time, he was ordered not to have any contact with the accuser.
News of the firing follows reports that Winfrey was one of two Browns players held up at gunpoint by six masked men after leaving a Cleveland nightclub last week.
Perrion Winfrey of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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The suspects reportedly took jewelry and a car belonging to cornerback Greg Newsome II. Neither player was injured in the incident, which remains under investigation.
A fourth-round draft pick for Cleveland in 2022, Winfrey was disciplined at least twice by the team last season for his behavior. He played in 13 games, recording 22 tackles.
Perrion Winfrey of the Cleveland Browns gestures to the crowd during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Cleveland. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
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Winfrey stayed inside the team facility last week for two days while the Browns practiced outside during minicamp. Trainer Kevin Stefanski declined to say if Winfrey was being disciplined. He met with his companions on the third day.
Associated Press contributed to this report.