Browns' Judkins facing domestic violence charge

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested on a domestic violence and battery charge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, according to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and Broward County arrest records.

The 21-year-old Judkins had his initial court appearance Sunday morning, and his bond was set at $2,500. The charge is described as “touch or strike/battery/domestic violence,” according to the arrest records. The charge is a misdemeanor, Fort Lauderdale Police Sgt. David Soika told ESPN.

CBS News Miami reported Sunday that the judge at the bond hearing ordered that Judkins have no contact with the woman who is accusing him and that he is not allowed to have access to firearms. Judkins left the Broward County Jail on Sunday afternoon.

Soika said officers responded to a residence at approximately 9 a.m. ET on Saturday on a delayed battery complaint and determined that battery had occurred, after which they contacted Judkins and took him into custody.

CBS News Miami reported that the alleged incident happened last Monday but wasn’t reported until Saturday.

The Browns said they are “aware and gathering more details,” according to a team spokesperson. The NFL is “aware of the matter but will decline further comment,” a league official told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Cleveland selected Judkins, a former Ole Miss and Ohio State standout, with the No. 36 pick in the 2025 draft. He is the lone member of the Browns’ seven-player draft who has not signed his rookie contract.

Browns rookies report for training camp Friday.

Field Level Media contributed to this report.