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Richard Sherman entered into a plea agreement with the King County Attorney’s Office on Monday. According to numerous reports, the NFL quarterback pleaded guilty to first-degree negligent driving and second-degree criminal trespassing, as well as speeding in a road construction zone.
Sherman agreed to pay $2,500 in legal fees and remain under court supervision for up to two years. He is also required to stay out of trouble and perform several hours of community service.
A King County Superior Court judge suspended the jail time requirements and gave Sherman credit for serving time when he was originally arrested.
Police arrested Sherman near his wife’s parents’ home in the early hours of July 13 after his wife called 911 saying he was drunk, violent, and threatening to commit suicide. Sherman was initially charged with five misdemeanors in connection with the incident.
In a statement to the judge on Monday, Sherman thanked his family and friends for the conversations they had with him and indicated that he would continue those conversations, as well as therapy.
“It’s an unfortunate development, but I’m grateful for the doors it opened,” Sherman said via Allison Sandell of King5.com.
Sherman played seven seasons with the Seahawks, three with the Photoniners, and five games with the Bucks in 2021. He will become a free agent later this month.