Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth had at least a trace of marijuana in his blood when tested following his March 14 car accident in Miami Beach that killed pedestrian Mario Reyes.

A statement released by Stallworth's attorney David Cornwell on Monday confirmed that fact, first mentioned by Hall of Famer Jim Brown. Stallworth's blood alcohol level was .126, well over Florida's legal limit of .08.

Stallworth pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter and began serving a 30-day jail sentence in Miami on June 16. He was also sentenced to 10 years probation, the first two years under "community control." Two days later, he was indefinitely suspended from the NFL by commissioner Roger Goodell, who will determine a more specific penalty for Stallworth when he meets with him.

Cornwell's statement said, "Evidence leaked or released over the coming days and weeks will reflect exculpatory statements and acts by Donte', the presence of marijuana in his blood, and it will highlight the critical issue of causation. Miami law enforcement personnel, the prosecution, the defense, and the court were fully aware of all of the evidence when the plea agreement was reached. We will continue to address these matters candidly and privately with the NFL.

"The NFL’s substance abuse policy addresses the specific discipline that may be imposed for use of illegal substances. We are confident that commissioner Goodell will respect existing league polices and consider all of the evidence when making his disciplinary assessment."

The Miami Beach police report stated that Reyes, who had just left work and was rushing to catch a bus, was not in the crosswalk when he was struck.

Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown ripped Tiger Woods for his lack of social activism in a recent interview on HBO's Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel.

During a profile of Brown and Bill Russell, Brown praised the attitude of the world's No. 1-ranked golfer on the course, but not his work off it.

"You know what's so interesting about Tiger to me?" Brown said, according to an Internet report. "He is a killer, he will run over you, he will kick your ass. But as an individual for social change? Terrible. Terrible. Because he can get away with teaching kids to play golf, and that's his contribution. In the real world, I can't teach kids to play golf and that's my contribution, if I've got that kind of power."

On Tuesday, Woods defended himself at a press conference for the tournament he sponsors, the AT&T National, at Congressional Golf Club in Bethesda, Md. He said the Tiger Woods Foundation has helped about 10 million children, many at his learning center in Anaheim, Calif. He hopes to build another in the Washington, D.C. area.

"I think I do a pretty good job as it is what we're trying to do with the foundation," Woods said, responding to Brown's remarks. "We have this event, the Chevron World Challenge, our Jam in Vegas and our Block Party in Orange County, how many kids we've helped. What we're trying to do not just here in United States, but what my mom's doing in Thailand, all these different things that we've done.

"I want to not just do it, but do it right. And that takes time, and you have to understand, you just don't jump into something. You want to have a plan, and I think what we've done so far has been very good, very efficient and it's helped a lot of kids, and taught a lot of kids how to get back and learn, learn how to lead, learn how to give back. Learn how to teach others, have confidence in themselves to be able to do all these different things, and have these attributes going forward. That takes time. And I think we've done it right."

Christopher Lyons, the attorney for Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth, disputed the public consensus that Stallworth's fame and weath allowed him to get off easy after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter.

With his plea bargain Tuesday, Stallworth was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 10 years probation, the first two years under community control, and the loss of driving privileges for life. He will be allowed to work without electronic monitoring during the first two years and can apply for a hardship license after five years.

Stallworth was driving with a blood alcohol level of .126, above the state limit of .08, when he struck and killed pedestrian Mario Reyes, 59, in Miami Beach on March 14. Signed to a seven-year, $35 million contract in 2008, Stallworth had just received a $4.5 million roster bonus from the Browns on March 13.

"The fame and wealth, I was concerned that would be a hindrance," Lyons said during a radio appearance Wednesday on 790 The Ticket in Miami. "What we're hearing is if Joe Blow had the same case, he would have come out with a different result. And I take issue with that. I think the spotlight being on the case made it more difficult to reach this result."

When show host Dan LeBetard suggested that Joe Blow can't afford Lyons, a former prosecutor, Lyons laughed and said, "I'm getting a few of those calls today."

Asked if an average attorney for a poor person could get the same result for his client, Lyons said, "If they did the same things we did, they would get the same result."

Lyons said the Reyes' family pushed for a quick resolution.

“The Reyes family throughout this process, and their attorneys, were great," Lyons told 790. "They certainly did not want to see this case be relived with a trial. Obviously I think the prosecutor in the case (Tuesday) informed the judge that this case had a unique set of facts and evidence, like every case does in our system. Part of that was obviously about the fault issue in this case which some people called the causation element, and certainly among many factors that was an issue."

Lyons would not say if he was referring to the fact that Reyes was not in the crosswalk when he was struck.

Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth was suspended indefinitely without pay by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Thursday, two days after Stallworth pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter and began serving a 30-day jail sentence.

According to a statement released by the league, Stallworth's suspension is effective immediately. When he is released from the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami, perhaps after 24 days, he will be prohibited from visiting the Browns' facility or participating in team activities.

On March 14, Stallworth struck and killed pedestrian Mario Reyes, 59, who was crossing the MacArthur Causeway in Miami Beach. Stallworth's blood alcohol level was .126, over Florida's legal limit of .08, when he hit Reyes with his 2005 Bentley. Stallworth had been drinking at Club Liv at the exclusive Fontainebleu Hotel in Miami Beach.

Goodell sounded terse in excerpts of his letter to Stallworth that was released by the NFL.

"The conduct reflected in your guilty plea resulted in the tragic loss of life and was inexcusable," Goodell wrote. "While the criminal justice system has determined the legal consequences of this incident, it is my responsibility as NFL Commissioner to determine appropriate league discipline for your actions, which have caused irreparable harm to the victim and his family, your club, your fellow players and the NFL.

"The conduct that led to your conviction plainly violates both the Personal Conduct and Substances of Abuse policies. Either provides me with full authority to take appropriate disciplinary action against you, including a fine or suspension without pay, and to impose appropriate conditions on your continued participation in the NFL. In this case, there is ample evidence to warrant significant discipline under both policies.

"There is no reasonable dispute that your continued eligibility for participation at this time would undermine the integrity of and public confidence in our league. Accordingly, I have decided to suspend you indefinitely, effective immediately. In due course, we will contact your representatives to schedule a meeting with you, after which I will make a final determination on discipline. Pending my final determination, you will not be permitted to visit the club’s facility or participate in any team activities.

"Everyone associated with the league derives tremendous benefits from participating in our game and from the extraordinary support we receive from the public. With these benefits comes, among other things, the responsibility to conduct ourselves in a lawful and responsible way, with no entitlement to or expectation of favorable treatment."

The substance abuse policy gives Goodell great leverage in cases with aggravating circumstances, including the loss of life of a third party. The league has also instituted a ''safe rides" program for players and employees who have consumed alcohol. The league's statement also said Goodell contacted all 32 teams earlier this year that there would be increased emphasis when addressing DUIs.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported two years ago that Stallworth had violated the substance abuse policy and was participating in the league's program. Discipline from the commissioner increases when applied to repeat offenders.

An NFL source said commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to discipline Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth before the start of training camp after he pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter Tuesday.

The Browns report to camp July 31 and hold their first practice on Aug. 1.

According to a release from the Florida State Attorney's office, Stallworth pleaded guilty in front of Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy after the car he was driving on March 14 stuck and killed pedestrian Mario Reyes, 59, in Miami Beach. Stallworth's blood alcohol level was .126, according to an April 1 affidavit submitted when charges were filed.

Stallworth was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 10 years of probation. His attorney, Chris Lyons, said the first two years will be community controlled, but there will be no electronic monitoring or home detention. Lyons said he expected Stallworth to serve about 23 or 24 days in jail, getting out early for "gain time" service.

Janelle Hall, a spokesman for the Miami-Dade County Corrections Department, said gain time involves work around the facility and good behavior.

"But I can't say that will be offered to him," Hall said. "I'm not sure it will be offered to him because of his status. We have to review his charges and figure out if he's qualified for gain time."

Tere Chavez, spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, said, "As far as we're concerned, his sentence is 30 days."

Hall said Stallworth would be remanded to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. She said their county does not have a minimum security facility.

Lyons said Stallworth was immediately taken into custody, as they had requested. According to the State Attorney's release, Stallworth will also lose his driving privileges for life and must perform 1,000 hours of community service. He must donate $2,500 to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, $2,500 to "Parents of Murdered Children," and pay $1,842.88 to the Miami Beach Police Department, $813.14 to the Miami-Dade Police Department and $583 in court costs.

"We're very pleased," Lyons said. "The four-year mandatory sentence was waived by the court. The judicial range is over 10 years for this type of charge." The maximum sentence was 15 years.

Lyons confirmed that Stallworth reached a confidential financial settlement with the Reyes family that prohibits them from filing civil charges or a wrongful death suit. Stallworth was scheduled to receive a $4.5 million roster bonus from the Browns on March 13.

"The Reyes family wanted closure," Lyons said. "In court they read letters from the family expressing that."

Under the league's personal conduct and substance abuse policies, Goodell could continue to wield a heavy hand. If a player is convicted or admits to a violation of the law regarding alcohol, the substance abuse policy gives the commissioner more leverage when there are aggravating circumstances, which include serious injury or death of a third party.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported two years ago that Stallworth was part of the league's substance abuse program. Players in Stage Two face at least a four-game suspension for violations of the program and those in Stage 3 are banned from the league for a year.

Rams defensive end Leonard Little pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in 1998 when his blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit during an accident that killed the driver of the other vehicle. Leonard was suspended for eight games.

Bryan Williams' dream of playing for his hometown Browns lasted only 45 days.

The defensive back from Buchtel High School and the University of Akron was waived Monday, a day after the conclusion of the Browns' final minicamp. He said general manager George Kokinis didn't offer much insight when he told him the news.
A running back, defensive back and kick returner for the Zips, Williams was signed on May 1.

"I was surprised, I thought I was doing well," Williams said. "Mr. Kokinis really didn't give me an exact reason. He said they had to open up the roster. I was practicing my butt off. I guess it's all a numbers game."

The Browns' roster was loaded with young defensive backs, including 2009 draft picks Don Carey and Coye Francies. Besides the four projected starters, also bidding for roster spots are Mike Adams, Hank Poteat, Nick Sorensen, Corey Ivy, Gerard Lawson, Nate Ness, Bret Lockett, Rod Hood and Hamza Abdullah.

"If they were going to let me go, they let me go early so I could get hooked up with another team," Williams said.

While Williams sounded like he was never comfortable with the Browns, he said he "appreciated the chance."

"I think I only had one penalty through the whole camp," he said. "Some of the draft picks had more penalties. But I'm an undrafted free agent, they're looking at me closer.

"It's not over for me. It was a really good opportunity to play for the hometown team. I got to wear the brown uniform. I respect Mr. Kokinis and coach (Eric) Mangini and the staff. I don't hold any grudges."

Browns quarterback Derek Anderson sat out the second of two mandatory minicamp practices Friday with an apparent leg injury. The team would not give details afterward.

Anderson came up limping after scrambling to find an open receiver in the morning session, but was able to finish the practice.

But after lunch, he wore a sleeve on the lower part of his right leg and even had difficulty jogging downfield to watch his teammates. He did work with injured teammates Jamal Lewis, Steve Heiden and Braylon Edwards at the start of drills. He later put on his helmet to hear the plays being called over its headset, but watched the team portion from the sideline. He did not throw in quarterback drills.

When the team concluded the evening with a two-minute drill, Brett Ratlliff was the second quarterback working behind Brady Quinn.

Anderson and Quinn are competing for the starting job, which will not be determined until late in preseason.

Browns kicker Phil Dawson attended the team's mandatory minicamp Thursday after missing two prior voluntary minicamps and off-season training activities, apparently because he's unhappy with his contract.

Dawson would not confirm that he's seeking to renegotiate his current deal, which runs through 2010 and reportedly pays him $1 million the next two years. According to ESPN.com, his agent Neil Cornrich approached the Browns last year, but was told by then-general manager Phil Savage that the Browns were at their budget. Dawson signed a five-year, $7.1 million extension in 2005.

Cincinnati's Shayne Graham, the Bengals' franchise player, agreed to a one-year tender offer of $2.483 million for 2009, the average of the top five highest-paid kickers in 2008.

Asked about his contract, Dawson said Thursday, "I'm not going to get into all that. I'm here today. It's good to see my teammates again. There's a time and place for all that, but now is not it."

Asked if there was any doubt he'd come to the mandatory camp, which runs through Saturday,
Dawson repeated the same thing.

Dawson was perfect on his field goal attempts at the end of Thursday morning's practice in the rain.

"A little rusty, but hey, it's June," Dawson said. "The first game's in September. There's a lot of time between now and then."

Former Browns quarterback Charlie Frye, a University of Akron product, has signed a free agent contract with the Oakland Raiders, according to the team's web site. Terms were not disclosed.

Frye, a Willard, Ohio native who turns 28 in August, is one of six quarterbacks on the Raiders' roster. He joins JaMarcus Russell, Jeff Garcia, Bruce Gradkowski, Danny Southwick and Andrew Walter. Frye is expected to battle Gradkowski, Southwick and Walter for the No. 3 job.

Frye spent the past two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. He remains the only quarterback in league history who was starting when he was traded after the first game (in 2007). General manager Phil Savage sent him to the Seahawks for a sixth-round pick and coach Romeo Crennel handed the job to Derek Anderson, who led the Browns to a 10-6 record and went to the Pro Bowl.

A third-round pick of the Browns in 2005, Frye played in only two games last season and started one, completing 12 of 23 passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions.

Former Browns defensive lineman Pio Sagapolutele died Sunday at age 39 from a brain aneurysm, according to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Sagapolutele had been living in Phoenix for the past few months with his wife Yvonne and four children, the Star-Bulletin said.

Yvonne Sagapolutele told the Star-Bulletin that her husband was stricken Friday. She said he had been in good health.

"It was something that can happen to anyone, you never know," she told the Star-Bulletin. "He complained about headaches for a couple of days, and then he was unconscious. (Medical personnel) were able to revive him briefly, but he was unresponsive."

A fourth-round draft pick of the Browns in 1991, the Hawaiian-born Sagapolutele played five seasons for the Browns before joining Bill Belichick with the New England Patriots in 1996. Belichick was assistant head coach under Bill Parcells in '96 as New England reached the Super Bowl and lost to the Green Bay Packers.

The 6-foot-6, 297-pound Sagapolutele finished his career with the New Orleans Saints in 1997.

"I am very sad to hear the news about Pio," Patriots coach Belichick said in a statement released by the team. “When we drafted him as part of our first draft class in Cleveland, we saw a tough, hard-working, dependable player and that is exactly what Pio brought to his teams on a daily and yearly basis. He was a quiet leader and a significant contributor to the record-setting Browns defense in 1994 and then again with the Patriots '96 AFC Championship season. My prayers are with Yvonne and the entire Sagapolutele family."

Sagapolutele started 11 of 63 games for the Browns. He is also survived by nine brothers and sisters, according to the Star-Bulletin.