The NFL will launch its own investigation, likely under the direction of Lisa Friel, the league's special counsel for investigation.

Browns running back Quinshon Judkins has yet to sign a contract. He’s technically not employed by the Browns. As a result, many have asked a simple question: How can Judkins be subject to the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy? The short answer? He just is.

Former Ohio State football running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested and charged with battery on July 12 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Browns running back Quinshon Judkins repeatedly punched a woman during an argument over text messages last week in South Florida, according to a police report released Monday.

A Broward County judge has found probable cause for the arrest of Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins

Yes, the Personal Conduct Policy applies to Browns running back Quinshon Judkins, even if he hasn't signed his rookie deal. But the lack of a signed deal remains very relevant to the potential timing of a decision to use the Personal Conduct Policy to place Judkins on paid leave.

Cleveland Browns Training Camp Preview: Undecided QB Competition Takes Center Stage (Sports Illustrated) “Rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel give chase to veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett in the most highly anticipated battle of Cleveland Browns training camp”