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Banned, Divorced & Arrested: Troubled NFL Superstar Booked Again Following Year Of Intense Off-Field Scandals

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

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The turbulent professional career of Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Ben Cleveland has faced yet another major legal setback.

His personal life has been in turmoil for years, and it has only gotten worse.

Ben Cleveland Taken to County Jail Following Traffic Stop

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Cleveland (66) looks on during warm ups before the game against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Authorities in Oconee County, Georgia, officially booked the veteran football player into custody following a traffic stop.

The traffic incident occurred last week, when law enforcement officers observed his vehicle exceeding local speed limits by a significant amount. According to sheriff records, deputies arrested the 27-year-old athlete on multiple distinct misdemeanor traffic charges.

Specifically, the citations include a severe violation of conditions tied to his active limited driving permit. Jail personnel subsequently processed the 360-pound guard around 10:00 AM before releasing him on bond. Unfortunately, this booking represents merely the latest chapter in a long string of persistent off-field problems.

Overwhelming Personal Turmoil Threatens His Roster Status

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Cleveland (66) and Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (64) take the field for warm ups before the game against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

This alarming pattern of behavior highlights the immense pressure surrounding modern professional athlete management.

The Los Angeles Chargers originally signed the former third-round draft choice back in January to provide depth. Prior to this lifestyle shift, the Baltimore Ravens waived him after a league substance-abuse suspension.

Furthermore, Ben Cleveland’s highly publicized divorce proceedings involved incredibly intense allegations of marital misconduct between both parties. Those domestic disputes coincided directly with an earlier driving under the influence charge in his home state.

Therefore, head coach Jim Harbaugh faces a highly complicated decision regarding the player’s future availability.

Ultimately, the coaching staff must decide whether his on-field potential outweighs his growing legal complications. The league office will likely review this latest arrest under standard personal conduct guidelines as preseason practices begin.

Ben Cleveland was selected in the third round (94th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He played in 64 total games across five NFL seasons and earned Second-Team All-American honors in college.

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