Pro Football Rumors
Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested in the Bell Acres Borough of Pennsylvania on Sunday, as first reported by Colin Dunlap of KDKA radio. Bush now faces charges of simple assault and harassment.
Per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal, court records show Bush has been arraigned and has posted a non-monetary bail. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 20 in the Allegheny County Magistral District Court. The simple assault represents a second-degree misdemeanor, while the harassment charge is a summary offense.
A team statement from the Browns indicates they are aware of the situation and are gathering more information at this time. Bush’s legal process will begin to play out later this month. Irrespective of what happens on that front, league discipline under the personal conduct policy could be in play.
Bush spent his first four NFL seasons with the Steelers, facing high expectations after Pittsburgh moved up in the draft to select him. The Michigan product had a highly productive rookie campaign but did not develop as hoped after that, and he departed in free agency in 2023. A one-year Seahawks deal resulted in a depth role for Seattle, and Bush followed that up with a return to the AFC North last offseason.
The 26-year-old made 16 appearances and 10 starts in 2024 for Cleveland, collecting 76 tackles. He re-signed on a one-year deal in March, paving the way for another campaign with the Browns. A fine or suspension limiting his availability for the 2025 season could be in play depending on how this situation unfolds, however.
