CLEVELAND -- Browns practice squad safety De'Ante Saunders has been released and linebacker Armonty Bryant will not be active for Cleveland's season finale following their arrests Friday after a traffic stop, the team announced Monday.
Saunders was charged with operating a vehicle impaired and speeding. A handgun belonging to Saunders was also found in the car, police said. He did not have a permit for the weapon.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges Monday. His lawyer faxed the plea to Berea Municipal Court.
Bryant was arrested for allegedly possessing Adderall and not having a prescription for the drug, Ohio Highway Patrol Lt. Craig Cvetan said. Bryant's case is being referred to the Cuyahoga County prosecutor.
Bryant is second on the team with 5½ sacks this season. He did not travel with the Browns for Sunday's loss to Kansas City. The 25-year-old was arrested on charges of selling marijuana in college and drunken driving in separate instances shortly after the Browns drafted him in 2013. He pleaded no contest both times.
The Browns also signed linebacker Cam Johnson to the active roster from the practice squad. Running back Daryl Richardson was waived.
The 6-foot-4, 268-pound Johnson is in his third NFL season out of Virginia. He spent the past 13 weeks on the Browns' practice squad. He was originally selected by San Francisco in the seventh round in 2012. Johnson has appeared in 15 career games with the 49ers and Colts.
Richardson was inactive for two games after being signed Dec. 15.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
