The Detroit Lions waived second-year safety Brandon Joseph on Saturday, just hours after he was arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence.

Joseph was arrested at 1:47 a.m. Saturday in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, police there confirmed to ESPN. Officers said they observed him driving through the city at an increased rate of speed. During a motor vehicle stop, officers observed signs of alcohol consumption and conducted preliminary tests with reasonable and probable cause. On this basis he was arrested and detained before being released approximately six hours later.

The Lions then waived Joseph on Saturday afternoon, less than 24 hours before their road game against the Chicago Bears.

“He was very cooperative, he was compliant,” Dearborn Heights Police Director Paul Vanderplow told ESPN. “We had reasonable suspicion and probable cause to investigate him because he was operating under the influence of alcohol.

“He has undergone all the necessary tests. We are awaiting the results of these tests before any further charges are filed.”

The Lions declined to comment on the incident.

Joseph, 23, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He appeared in 14 games this season, with 13 total tackles and one pass defended. He was also a member of Detroit’s practice squad for the past two years.