ExtremeRavens Posted Monday at 09:49 PM Posted Monday at 09:49 PM Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland has been suspended for three games by the NFL for violating the league’s Substances of Abuse Policy, it was announced Monday night. Cleveland, 27, was arrested in Georgia in February on suspicion of driving under the influence, with a breathalyzer showing a blood alcohol level of 0.178, more than double the legal limit. Last month, he pleaded guilty to one count of DUI and was sentenced to 12 months’ probation, according to court documents. He was also ordered 40 hours of community service to be completed within six months of sentencing, not to consume any alcoholic beverage or drugs unless prescribed, and to attend and complete a DUI risk reduction program and victim impact panel, according to the documents. Cleveland was also ordered to serve 24 hours in jail, but was credited for time served. A third-round pick out of Georgia in 2021, Cleveland has seen his playing time cut in recent years. He has appeared in 10 games this season, almost entirely on special teams. The Ravens did not respond to a message seeking comment. Cleveland was stopped at 10:25 p.m. on Feb. 12 in Milledgeville, about 90 miles southeast of Atlanta, after police observed his black Ford F-250 failing to maintain its lane, weave between the lines and nearly go into a ditch, according to the arrest report. The 6-foot-7, 315-pound lineman told police he had “approximately 3-4 beers” and was coming from a nearby country club but had not consumed any alcohol within two hours, the report said. However, he failed at least one field sobriety test and was issued a breathalyzer at the scene. He was then arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to maintain his lane. Despite the arrest, Baltimore re-signed the veteran and former starter in March to a one-year deal worth $1.17 million shortly after he became a free agent. While the Ravens’ offensive line has struggled this season, Cleveland has not managed to get a foothold among the starting five or in the rotation. He has also been surpassed in the depth chart by third-round rookie Emery Jones Jr. Have a news tip? Contact Brian Wacker at bwacker@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/brianwacker1. View the full article Quote
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