Quinshon Judkins arrested: What did Browns rookie RB do? First details on charges emerge

Quinshon Judkins, a 21-year-old rookie running back for the Cleveland Browns, was arrested on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale

Updated on: Jul 13, 2025, 07:07:56 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Quinshon Judkins, a 21-year-old rookie running back for the Cleveland Browns, was arrested on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on charges of battery and domestic violence, the Miami Herald reported, citing Broward Sheriff’s Office jail and police records. Neither Judkins nor the Browns have issued a statement yet.

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) carries during practice at NFL football minicamp in Berea, Ohio (AP)

What did Quinshon Judkins do?

Judkins was arrested by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and booked by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for ‘touch or strike/battery/domestic violence’, the report stated. The victim's identity or the circumstances remain undisclosed.

The charge, listed as battery (domestic violence), typically involves unlawful physical contact or use of force, such as touching or striking, in a domestic context. No trial date has been set, with Browns rookies due to report to training camp in Berea, Ohio, in one week.

A Cleveland Browns spokesperson, as per Chris Easterling of Akron Beacon Journal, confirmed the team is aware of the situation and is “gathering information".

Will Quinshon Judkins miss the 2025 season if found guilty?

If Quinshon Judkins is found guilty of battery and domestic violence charges, he faces a likely six-game suspension under the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. The Cleveland Browns could place him on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, but a full-season absence is unlikely unless further evidence, like a video, emerges.

Judkins’ Background

Selected as the No. 36 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Judkins was expected to compete with Jerome Ford for the starting running back role after Nick Chubb’s departure. At Ole Miss (2022–2023), he rushed for 2,725 yards and 31 touchdowns, earning two first-team All-SEC honors.

After transferring to Ohio State, he recorded 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns, helping win the 2024 national championship.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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