The New Orleans Police Department has obtained an arrest warrant for Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on a charge of misdemeanor simple battery
, it said Thursday.
The warrant stems from a Monday incident at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, where the 27-year-old was on hand to see his alma mater, LSU, win the national championship over the Clemson Tigers.Police provided no further information.The Cleveland Browns said they've been in touch with Beckham and his representatives about the matter."They are cooperating with the proper authorities to appropriately address the situation," the team said.
Joe Burrow leads LSU to national title win 01:05The former LSU wideout was already under scrutiny for his postgame antics.He was captured on video giving cash handshakes to wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jontre Kirklin on the sideline after the game. Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow told a podcast that he, too, received money from Beckham.The incident may be a violation of college football rules because players are not allowed to accept cash, according to NCAA bylaws.
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