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According to a report by police in Strongsville, Ohio, Callaway was pulled over in his car after he failed to yield to on oncoming traffic. Police found a "small amount" of marijuana and cited Callaway, who was stopped on a day off for Cleveland's players at training camp.

To make matters worse, Callaway didn't inform the Browns of his legal matter.

"I am surprised at this," coach Hue Jackson said following Tuesday's practice. "He has been great. We have had no slipups, no issues. This is a young player, who obviously made a bad decision or bad choice. I have to find out. Believe me, when we find out more of the facts, I will tell you straight out, exactly what it is when I know."

The Browns selected Callaway in this year's draft despite his checkered past. He was suspended last season for involvement in a credit card fraud case, and he provided a diluted urine sample at the NFL combine in February.

That offense caused teams to stay away from him, not the Browns.

In April, general manager John Dorsey said the team had "done extensive background" checks on Callaway. At the time [url=http://www.ravenscheapstores.com/tavon-young-jersey-cheap]Tavon Young Jersey[/url] , Dorsey, who joined the Browns in December, felt assured that Jackson and receivers coach Adam Henry would be able to mold him and keep him out of trouble.

"I'm still confident in that," Jackson said. "I think what John said is absolutely right and I support him 100 percent. We've been fortunate over the last couple of years where we haven't had things crop up.

"I truly believe in our process and how we go about it and how we talk about things. So, again, this is something I'm glad is happening now so we can deal with it and move forward. I think our locker room understands how we handle business. This young man will definitely understand how we handle business, too."

Jackson said he wants to learn more about Callaway's situation before commenting on whether the team will discipline the 21-year-old. Jackson said he has spoken to Callaway "quite a bit" about his behavior.

"This is surprising to me," he said. "He is a young guy. Here is something that had happened and we have to deal with it. To understand it first, before I talk about consequences or anything, is important."

Callaway was already in Stage 1 of the league's abuse program because of his diluted sample. He could be subject to a fine because of this infraction.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said, "The matter will be reviewed under the NFL-NFLPA substances of abuse policy."

Callaway's off the field problems at Florida were extensive.

In 2017, he was cited for marijuana possession as a passenger in a car driven by a known felon. Callaway pleaded no contest to possession of drug paraphernalia and was fined.

A year earlier, he was accused of sexual assault, prompting the university to suspend him while the incident was investigated. Callaway eventually was found not responsible during a student code of conduct hearing, but he acknowledged under oath he was high on marijuana at the time of the alleged assault.

Callaway's driving infraction came hours before the Browns traded disappointing wide receiver Corey Coleman to Buffalo. That move caused the team to elevate Callaway [url=http://www.49erscheapstore.com/frank-gore-jersey-cheap]Frank Gore Jersey[/url] , who has had an impressive training camp, into the starting lineup before Thursday's exhibition opener at the New York Giants.

The Browns released a statement saying they were aware of Callaway's citation and "are in the process of gathering more information and will comment further at the appropriate time."

And while they're dealing with Callaway, the Browns are still waiting for former All-Pro Josh Gordon, who is away from the team to deal with health issues. Gordon has been suspended multiple times by the NFL for violations of the league's substance abuse policy.

Jackson said he still doesn't know when Gordon will return.

"Josh is still doing what he needs to do," Jackson said. "And again, he will be back at some point in time."

Because of Gordon's situation and the lack of experienced receiving depth, the Browns have also considered signing free agent receiver Dez Bryant, the former Pro Bowler released earlier this year by Dallas.

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid arrived Sunday on the campus of Missouri Western State University to start his 20th season as an NFL head coach, yet finds himself energized by what’s new on his football team for 2018.

”There’s more new I would say on both sides of the ball,” Reid said. ”Some of the old guys that have been here aren’t here.”

The team lost several veterans during the offseason, trading quarterback Alex Smith to Washington and parting ways with longtime linebackers Derrick Johnson and Tamba Hali among other moves.

The offseason changes result in a team navigating through its most significant turnover since Reid’s 2013 arrival in Kansas City.

”Whether it’s the quarterback position, inside linebacker position, outside linebacker position, you’re missing a few of those guys and you have new guys coming in that you have an opportunity to see perform,” Reid said. ”That’s exciting to me [url=http://www.49erscheapstore.com/cassius-marsh-jersey-cheap]Cassius Marsh Jersey[/url] , I’m looking forward to that.”

The biggest change comes at quarterback with Smith giving way to Patrick Mahomes, the No. 10 overall selection in last year’s draft. Smith won 50 regular-season games as the team’s starter since 2013.

”Alex was phenomenal, he’s going to continue to be phenomenal for the Redskins and we feel very lucky to have Pat, to be able to step up and watch him grow here,” Reid said. ”Let’s see how he does. He can’t be in any better place, man, than with the Kansas City Chiefs and I know he’s fired up about that.”

Mahomes arrived in camp Sunday along with the team’s other quarterbacks and with coaches, rookies and select veterans. A three-day minicamp starts on Monday before the full squad checks in on July 25. The first full team practice kicks off July 26.

The 22-year-old faces no competition for the starting quarterback job. The team acquired veteran Chad Henne as his understudy and to serve as a sounding board for Mahomes as he navigates his first full season as a starter. Mahomes hopes to use his time in camp to become a more efficient quarterback.

”I want to make sure I can get in and out of the huddle fast, we can make the right checks and just really have a lot of positive plays,” Mahomes said.

”Not necessarily the huge plays but just have positive plays and move the chains. That’s how you have success in the NFL. You keep taking those yards, taking those yards and then when you have guys that can stretch the field you make those plays and those come within the flow of the game.”

With new faces arriving in camp this week, Reid had good news about some of the team’s key players returning from injury.

The coach said he expects only wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas and cornerback Ashton Lampkin possibly starting camp on the sidelines. That means center Mitch Morse, linebacker Dee Ford and running back Spencer Ware, all returning from season-ending injuries a year ago, expect to practice with the team.

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The quarterback change and other roster turnover create an array of differing expectations for this Chiefs’ team. Many preseason prognosticators have the Los Angeles Chargers replacing Kansas City atop the AFC West after back-to-back divisional titles.

Reid, however, doesn’t see it that way.

”But the important thing is there is high expectations within the building, within the team,” Reid said. ”They demand that from themselves. You felt that in the OTAs and I expect that to continue. I expect guys to challenge each other, that’s the way you get better. We’ve got great competition that we’re going to play this year starting with the Chargers.”

Yet with many viewing the 2018 season as a transition, if not rebuilding, year for the Chiefs, even Reid acknowledges that this season paves the way for a brighter future under Mahomes.

”We’re striving to win a championship and then to consistently be in a position where we can win a championship as the years go on,” Reid said. ”And it starts again today.”

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