Cornerback Alex Brown, who was recently cut by the Detroit Lions, is facing multiple charges after a non-fatal car accident during which he was driving under the influence on the wrong side of the road.
Shortly after the news broke, the Lions released the following statement:
The Lions have released a statement on the Alex Brown accident that injured teammate Charlie Taumoepeau. Brown was waived immediately. Taumoepeau was waived with a non-football injury today and reverts to injured reserve tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/OnZhLkZQLr
— Justin Rogers | Detroit News (@Justin_Rogers) August 16, 2021
The crash also injured Charlie Taumoepeau, whom the Lions also cut.