Categories: In the Bleachers

Ex-NFL player Sam Hurd sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking

Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd was sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking on Wednesday in Chicago.

Hurd, 28, was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for his role in starting a drug-distribution scheme while playing for the Chicago Bears.

He pleaded guilty in April to one count of trying to buy and distribute large amounts of cocaine and marijuana, which carries a maximum of life imprisonment. But U.S. District Judge Jorge Solis noted that the case against Hurd centered on a “lot of agreements” to buy and sell marijuana and cocaine, rather than physical transactions of drugs.

However, the judge said, “You didn’t just start nickel and diming it.”

In a recent interview, Hurd also revealed that he smoked with and sold to some of his teammates

Hurd said he smoked and sold weed to 20 to 25 of his Cowboys teammates from 2006 to 2010. Hurd also stated that “at least half” of all NFL players, by his “conservative estimate,” smoke weed. Hurd said he began smoking while rehabbing after ankle surgery in 2008.
Jill Munroe

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-based host, producer, and writer. You can find her work on sites such as FoxSports.com, EURweb.com, and MSN.com. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Munroe has also been a frequent guest on ESPN radio and Yahoo Sports. In 2015, Munroe released her first book, "PostGame Pass: access into "the life" JillMunroe.com

Share
Published by
Jill Munroe
Tags: Dallas Cowboysdrug traffickingNFLSam Hurd
11 years ago

Recent Posts

Jay-Z Added to Diddy’s Assault Lawsuit; Tyrod Taylor vs. Draya Michele

On the latest episode of RSVP with Jill Munroe, we get into the latest swirl…

2 weeks ago

Drake Goes Full Karen + Kendrick Lamar’s GNX Rules Billboard

The past week has been a whirlwind of drama and dominance in the culture, and…

3 weeks ago

Why the NBA is Flopping in the Ratings Race: Blame the NFL, Beyoncé, and a Tricky Playbook

The NBA's Ratings Woes: Why 2024 is Looking Like a Dunk Gone Wrong The 2024…

4 weeks ago

 Turkey, Touchdowns, and the Tea: Your Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Thanksgiving NFL Games

Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and football—and let’s be honest, the drama that comes…

4 weeks ago

‘Reasonable Doubt’ Season 2 Hulu Tackles Friendship, Power & Secrets | Exclusive with Raamla Mohamed & Emayatzy Corinealdi

Hulu's *Reasonable Doubt* highly anticipated second season delivers a complex mix of courtroom drama, personal…

2 months ago

Frasier Reboot Season 2: How Olivia, Eve, and Roz Redefine Strong Female Characters | Watch on Peacock

The *Frasier* reboot on Peacock returns for its second season, bringing back the beloved character…

2 months ago

This website uses cookies.