Calgary Stampeders

Former Stamps DB Brandon Browner charged with attempted murder

by
3Down Staff
July 11, 2018

Prosecutors say former CFL and NFL defensive back Brandon Browner has been charged with trying to kill his ex-girlfriend after breaking into her Southern California home.

Browner was arrested Sunday east of Los Angeles.

He played four seasons with Calgary from 2007 to 2011, registering 12 interceptions while being named a three-time CFL all-star. He was also a member of Calgary’s 2008 Grey Cup-winning team. He won Super Bowls with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.

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The LA County District Attorney’s Office says the 33-year-old was charged Tuesday with attempted murder, first-degree residential robbery and other counts. It wasn’t immediately clear if he has a lawyer. Arraignment is scheduled for July 30.

Prosecutors say Browner broke into the apartment, chased and dragged the woman and then tried to smother her in a carpet. Prosecutors say he also stole a Rolex watch valued at about $20,000.

Browner is from nearby Pomona and played for Oregon State University before signing with the Seahawks in 2011.

-CP