Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd has been released from prison after serving time on drug trafficking charges. Hurd, who played for the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2013 after being arrested for attempting to purchase and distribute large amounts of cocaine and marijuana.
Hurd imprisoned in 2013
When NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd signed a three-year deal worth $5 million with the Chicago Bears in 2011, things were looking bright for the former Northern Illinois star. However, just a couple of years later, Hurd was facing 15 years in prison after being arrested for attempting to purchase and distribute large amounts of illegal drugs.
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In 2013, Hurd was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of those charges.
Cowboys in disbelief at Hurd’s crimes
Hurd’s release from prison on January 31 was confirmed by a Bureau of Prisons spokesperson, who said former NFL wide receiver Hurd was sent to community confinement in San Antonio to serve out the time remaining until his release date. scheduled for May 30. Specific details of Hurd’s release conditions have not been released.
Hurd’s conviction and subsequent release have provoked mixed reactions from the media, his former teammates and club officials. Some, like former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, couldn’t believe Hurd was arrested at the time.
“You’re kidding,” Garrett said. “No. You have to be kidding.”
None of the Cowboys at the time commented, but the feeling in the locker room was that it couldn’t be true. Hurd was known for his faith and how genuine he was. Now many of them refuse to even speak his name.
10 out of 15 years served
During his time in the NFL, Hurd played for the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears, but his career was cut short after he was arrested outside a Chicago steakhouse. At the time of his arrest, Hurd was facing life in prison, but pleaded guilty to one count of drug trafficking and was sentenced to 15 years.
Despite the disappointment and shock felt by those who knew Hurd during his time in the NFL, his release from prison has given him the chance to turn his life around. According to former federal prosecutor and legal analyst Gil Soffer, Hurd has an opportunity to make a positive contribution to society.
However, the reactions to Hurd’s conviction and release also reflect the seriousness of his crimes and the impact they had on the community. Hurd’s case serves as a warning about the dangers of drug trafficking and the importance of staying on the right track.
