All Lions: Ex-Lions CB Sentenced Four Months for Automobile Accident

Former Detroit Lions defensive back Alex Brown was sentenced in Wayne County to four months in jail, following a drunk driving charge.

In August of 2021, Brown and tight end Charlie Taumoepeau were involved in an automobile accident on Interstate 75 highway.

Brown reportedly had a blood alcohol level of .211 when given a breathalyzer test.

The incident was one of the first that Detroit's new front office and head coach had to address in Motown.

Head coach Dan Campbell took the opportunity to teach his roster the importance of making good decisions.

“It was an awful incident and an awful accident," said Campbell. "It’s something certainly we don’t condone, and we brought it up. It’s one of those eye-openers. It’s not okay to jump in a car after you drink, because bad things happen. That’s what Uber’s out there for. Don’t even take your car when you know you’re going out. Just Uber to go out there, and Uber to come home."

The Lions parted ways with Brown soon after the accident, and Taumoepeau was waved with a non-football injury designation.

Here is other notable Lions news that was reported Thursday.

MLive reported that former backup quarterback Tim Boyle has signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets, reuniting with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
Lions team reporter Tim Twentyman released his latest mailbag, exploring if the team could trade up to the No. 3 spot in the draft and what it would cost.
CBS Sports reported on Marvin Jones' return to Detroit and his belief that the team has developed a new culture since he last played for the team.
Woodward Sports explained why the Lions should not draft a cornerback with the No. 6 overall pick in this year's draft.

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