Jets Sign Former Browns Lineman Perrion Winfrey to Practice Squad Despite Assault Allegations, Prior Legal Issues

Winfrey inked by the Jets after being cut by the Browns over legal issues, including an assault case during a domestic dispute and a robbery incident, albeit, the charges were dropped following completion of a pretrial diversion program.

• Former Browns lineman Perrion Winfrey has been signed to the Jets’ practice squad. He was released by Cleveland in July amid assault allegations and other legal issues.
• Winfrey was accused of assaulting a woman outside a hotel, allegedly showing her and a friend a handgun and taking their phones. He remained uncharged after the victim opted not to pursue legal action.
• Previously Winfrey was arrested following a domestic dispute with his girlfriend in April. The charges were dropped after his completion of a pretrial diversion program.
• In another incident, Winfrey and Browns defensive back Greg Newsome II were robbed at gunpoint outside a Cleveland nightclub. Newsome’s truck was also stolen in the incident.
• During his time with the Browns, Winfrey appeared in 13 games, recording 22 combined tackles and two quarterback hits, but missed one game due to a disciplinary suspension.

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