Former Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears receiver Sam Hurd ‘has been launched from federal jail’

Ex-Dallas Cowboys receiver Sam Hurd has reportedly been launched from jail, after serving 10 years behind bars on drug trafficking fees.

In keeping with the Quick newsHurd is now in neighborhood confinement in San Antonio following his launch from federal jail on Jan. 31.

The 37-year-old’s scheduled launch date is reportedly Could 30.

Hurd was sentenced to fifteen years in jail after he was arrested exterior a Chicago steakhouse in December 2011 for making an attempt to purchase and distribute medicine, however was caught in a federal stabbing.

Then Hurd, then 28 years outdated, was a member of the Chicago Bears. After all, his NFL profession ended earlier than the 2013 penalty.

Hurd (R), pictured subsequent to Tony Romo, spent 5 seasons wideout for the Cowboys

Nevertheless, he prevented life in jail by pleading responsible to 1 depend of making an attempt to buy and distribute massive quantities of marijuana and cocaine.

In keeping with a federal grievance – through AP – Hurd advised an undercover officer he wished to distribute 5 to 10 kilograms of cocaine and 1,000 kilograms of marijuana per week within the Chicago space.

Hurd claimed he was already handing out 10 kilos every week, in line with the indictment. A kilogram is about 2.2 kilos.

On the time, Hurd was within the first season of a three-year cope with the Bears, value greater than $5 million.

Previous to his time in Chicago, Hurd had 5 seasons with the Cowboys from 2006-2010. He was an undiscovered candidate from Northern Illinois.

All through his NFL profession, Hurd performed 77 video games, recording 53 receptions, 739 yards and two touchdowns.

The Northern Illinois alum was a yr right into a three-year cope with CHI when he was arrested