On Saturday morning, authorities arrested Richard Sherman, a former cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks and current NFL Thursday Night Football analyst, in King County, WA. Sherman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to TMZ.
The arrest took place at 3:48 AM. Washington State Patrol was responsible for apprehending the 35-year-old former player. Trooper Rick Johnson stated that they would disclose specific details if formal charges were filed.
At 4:51 AM, authorities booked Sherman, a seasoned Super Bowl player, into the King County Correctional Facility. The records indicate an enforcement allegation related to driving under the influence. No bond or bail information was provided, suggesting that Sherman remained in custody as of Saturday night.
Former NFL Star Richard Sherman Arrested For DUI
The nature of the allegations, whether involving alcohol, marijuana, or another intoxicant, remains unclear.
This incident follows Sherman’s arrest in the summer of 2021. Sherman crashed his SUV in a construction zone and attempted to break into his in-laws’ suburban Seattle home. The initial case included charges of criminal trespass, DUI, and resisting arrest.
In March 2022, as part of an agreement with the King County Superior Court, Sherman pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts — first-degree negligent driving and second-degree criminal trespass. The agreement mandated court supervision until part of 2024 and a suspended 90-day jail sentence.
In 2022, Sherman transitioned to TV appearances, temporarily pausing his football career. He joined Amazon Prime Video as part of its NFL streaming hosts for the 2022 launch of the Thursday Night Football franchise. Sherman served as a pregame, halftime, and postgame analyst.
Richard Sherman’s playing career featured notable contributions. He was a two-Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks. Despite his shift to television, Sherman expressed the possibility of returning to the gridiron in a 2022 interview with the NFL Network.