Aug 14, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA;  Cleveland Browns wide receiver Davion Davis (18) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco (38) in the second quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Browns release WR Davion Davis

The Cleveland Browns released wide receiver Davion Davis on Monday as his suspension for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy expired, NFL Network reported.

In August, Davis was suspended for the first two regular-season games as punishment from a 2019 arrest in Minnesota for suspicion of driving under the influence. He pleaded guilty in December 2020 to a misdemeanor charge of careless driving.

Davis played in two games for the Vikings as an undrafted rookie in 2019. Minnesota cut him in August 2020.

He signed with the Browns on July 31, 2021. He had seven catches for 101 yards and a touchdown in two preseason games.

–Field Level Media

Aug 14, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA;  Cleveland Browns wide receiver Davion Davis (18) looks on post game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Report: NFL suspends Browns WR Davion Davis two games

The NFL suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Davion Davis without pay for the first two games of the regular season for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy, NFL Network reported Tuesday.

Davis, 24, can play in the preseason finale Sunday against the host Atlanta Falcons. If he survives the final roster cuts, he would be eligible to return to the active roster on Sept. 20.

The punishment stems from a 2019 arrest in Minnesota for suspicion of driving under the influence. He pleaded guilty in December 2020 to a misdemeanor charge of careless driving.

Davis played in two games for the Vikings as an undrafted rookie in 2019. Minnesota cut him in August 2020.

He signed with the Browns on July 31, 2021.

–Field Level Media