Former Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown was arrested on Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles. According to initial reports, the five-time Pro Bowler was taken into custody by LAX Airport Police after he attempted to sneak a gun through security.
This report comes via TMZ:
Article Continues BelowThe NFL free agent — who was most recently playing offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks — was busted Saturday at LAX around 2 PM, where law enforcement sources tell us … he allegedly tried going through TSA with a gun in his luggage.
We're told this happened at Terminal 6, and that during the standard screening … one of Brown's bags was found to have a firearm inside, which our sources say was unloaded.
Alex Stone of ABC News also reported that airport security has confirmed Brown's arrest:
LAX Airport Police confirm arrest of former Seattle Seahawks OT and free agent Duane Brown for allegedly having a concealed gun at terminal 6 security screening.
LAX Airport Police confirm arrest of former Seattle Seahawks OT and free agent Duane Brown for allegedly having a concealed gun at terminal 6 security screening.
— Alex Stone (@astoneabcnews) July 10, 2022
Brown was reportedly taken into custody by LAPD after airport security called them to the scene. A couple of photographs of Brown being escorted by police while in handcuffs is making its rounds on social media. He is reportedly being booked for possession of a concealed firearm.
Brown started his NFL career in 2008 when he was selected 26th overall by the Houston Texans. The former Virginia Tech standout spent the first decade of his career with the Texans before he was traded to the Seahawks in 2017. This recent arrest obviously comes at a terrible time for Brown, who is currently a free agent after his contract with the Seahawks ran out.