Devin Bush arrest, explained: Browns linebacker charged with assault, harassment in Pennsylvania

Daniel Mader

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Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested in Pennsylvania on Sunday, court records show.

Bush, who has also spent time with the Steelers and Seahawks in his six-year NFL career, was charged with simple assault and harassment.

The linebacker, 26, is coming off his first season in Cleveland, appearing in 16 games and making 76 tackles.

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Here's what to know about Bush's arrest.

Devin Bush arrest, explained 

Court records show that Bush was arrested Sunday by Bell Acres Police Department, which is based in the Pittsburgh area. He was given charges for simple assault and harassment. 

A Browns spokesperson told ESPN on Monday that the team are "aware and gathering more info."

Bush has a preliminary hearing scheduled in Allegheny County court for May 20.

Daniel Mader

Daniel Mader joined Sporting News as an editorial intern in 2024 following his graduation from Penn State University. Previously, he covered Penn State, high school and local sports beats for NBC Sports, the Centre Daily Times, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Daily Collegian and LancasterOnline. He grew up in Lancaster, Penn., with a love for baseball that’ll never fade, but could also talk basketball or football for days.