Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman faced legal issues on Saturday when he was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). The arrest occurred early in the morning, just before 5 a.m. PT, and an ongoing investigation is underway. This incident compounds Sherman’s previous legal troubles from less than two years ago.
In March of 2022, the ex-Seahawks star admitted guilt to charges of first-degree negligent driving, second-degree criminal trespass, and speeding in a construction zone, all of which were categorized as misdemeanor offenses. At that time, he received a 90-day suspended sentence and had to undergo monitored supervision for the following two years. As those two years are set to conclude next month, Sherman may face further legal consequences due to his recent DUI arrest.
Richard Sherman, who played under Jim Harbaugh at Stanford during his college years, was drafted by the Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. His tenure with the Seahawks spanned from 2011 to 2017, during which he contributed to the team’s Super Bowl victory in 2014 as part of the renowned “Legion of Boom” defense. Following his time in Seattle, Sherman also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before retiring from the NFL in 2021. His impressive career included 495 tackles and 37 interceptions.
In the past two years, Sherman has transitioned to television work after retiring from professional football. He has been involved with Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football coverage and has contributed to FS1’s Undisputed alongside Skip Bayless.
