As we passed along earlier this evening, Detroit Lions safety Brandon Joseph was arrested and placed into police custody on Saturday. Though the original report contained very little information about why Joseph was arrested, details have emerged.

According to a report from Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Joseph was pulled over on Michigan Avenue for speeding and arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence. Authorities emphasized that Joseph was fully compliant during the incident; he was detained and subsequently released.

Dearborn Heights police tell me Brandon Joseph, who was waived by the Lions this afternoon, was pulled over for speeding on Michigan Avenue and arrested for suspicion of operating under the influence. They stress he was completely compliant, detained and released

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) December 21, 2024

Earlier today, Joseph was waived from the Lions’ active roster.

Joseph, a second-year safety, appeared in all 14 games this season.

As the situation develops, further details regarding Joseph’s arrest and his future remain unclear.