A disturbing start to the offseason continues for the Ravens with reserve guard Ben Cleveland being arrested for DUI in Georgia last week.
According to TMZ, the 2021 third-round pick out of the University of Georgia was arrested in Milledgeville on Feb. 12 after driving with an alleged blood alcohol content of .178, which is more than twice the state’s legal limit. Cleveland received two citations, one for driving under the influence of alcohol and the other for failing to drive within a single lane.
The 26-year-old just completed the final year of his rookie contract and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next month.
The news comes as seven-time Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker faces allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior from 16 massage therapists in incidents taking place from 2012-16, according to The Baltimore Banner. Tucker is under contract through the 2027 season with the Ravens remaining mum on his status since issuing a Jan. 30 statement saying they “take any allegations of this nature seriously and will continue to monitor the situation.” General manager Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh are scheduled to speak with reporters at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis next week and will certainly be asked about Tucker’s status.
The 6-foot-6, 360-pound Cleveland was already regarded as unlikely to re-sign with the Ravens after failing to develop into a starter despite being regarded as a favorite to earn a job in three consecutive offseasons. After Daniel Faalele beat him out for the starting right guard spot this past summer, Cleveland played a career-low 49 offensive snaps over 17 games.
In four seasons, Cleveland has made seven starts in 54 career regular-season games.
