New information has emerged regarding the recent DUI arrest of former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman.
The 35-year-old star player-turned-broadcaster was apprehended by the Washington State Patrol in King County, Washington, on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The arrest occurred on Saturday when Sherman was allegedly caught driving at 79 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone around 2 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
A District Court judge found probable cause for the DUI charge…
🚨 BREAKING
Former Seahawks and 49ers CB Richard Sherman was arrested for DUI on Saturday pic.twitter.com/TQ5uvHBLsH
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) February 24, 2024
Sherman, who currently serves as an Amazon and FS1 analyst, admitted to consuming two margaritas prior to operating his vehicle when questioned by authorities at the scene.
Descriptions provided in the document depict Sherman’s physical state, noting “bloodshot and watery” eyes along with a prevalent “odor of intoxicants” at the time of the incident.
Richard Sherman seeing Patrick Mahomes’ dad in the prison cafeteria https://t.co/ArBo0DqNO2 pic.twitter.com/LXBm280rNy
— Deshaun Watson’s burner (@DWatsons_Burner) February 24, 2024
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office revealed that Sherman’s bail has been set at $5,000.
They better not call on a sorry WR like Crabtree to bail him out because no bail is exactly the results you’re gonna get.
— 🏈J-Rich🏀 (@Traphouse_23) February 26, 2024
This isn’t the first time Sherman has faced legal issues involving alcohol.
In July 2021, he was arrested on charges of drunk driving and domestic disturbance after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a construction zone and attempting to break into his in-laws’ home outside of Seattle.
He later pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges related to the incident.
Former Seattle Seahawk and NFL analyst Richard Sherman reportedly arrested early Saturday morning for driving under the influence of alcohol. The King County Jail roster shows Sherman was booked for DUI at 4:51 a.m.
Last time Sherman was in trouble with the law was back in 2021.… https://t.co/UFV3lRHTjA pic.twitter.com/TyL0Dnyb8D— Jonathan Choe Journalist (Seattle) (@choeshow) February 24, 2024
Sherman was one of the leaders of the Seahawks “Legion of Boom” defense in Seattle. He would also make stops in San Francisco and Tampa Bay during the course of his impressive 11-year NFL career.
He was selected to the Pro Bowl five-times and is widely-regarded as one of the best cornerbacks of his generation.
I don't have much to say about the Richard Sherman DUI arrest, except that, I'm surprised that he finds himself in this situation AGAIN….🤔👀
— Sports is my thing/ Lexi (@Sports_Chic2) February 26, 2024
Marshawn Lynch, Sherman’s teammate both with the Seahawks and Amazon, has also dealt with a recent DUI incident of his own…
Marshawn Lynch Avoids Jail After Accepting a Plea Deal in 2022 DUI Case#LasVegas #NFL pic.twitter.com/qKmDOXt6aj
— IAP Radio (@inapickpod) February 21, 2024
Las Vegas police body camera videos show officers pulling Marshawn Lynch out of the car during his DUI arrest
— No Jumper (@nojumper) August 11, 2022
Hopefully everything works out and both are able to stay out of trouble going forward.
Do you think Sherman will be punished at FS1 and/or Amazon?
As far as football goes, where do you rank Sherman among the top cornerbacks in recent memory???
Richard Sherman did not hold back on the police officer after getting a DUI 😳 pic.twitter.com/WVGKfiUUqo
— NFL Memes (@NFLHateMemes) February 24, 2024