Richard Sherman, who played for the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, pleaded guilty to two counts of disorderly conduct in Seattle on Monday.
Sherman pleaded guilty to negligent driving in the first degree and criminal trespass in the second degree, as well as an infraction for speeding in a roadway construction zone.
He was arrested July 14 after police said he drove his SUV into a closed construction zone and fled the scene. Sherman tried to break down the front door of his in-laws home in Redmond, Washington, which was caught on camera.
According to police reports, Sherman spoke of killing himself. His wife tried to stop him before the crash.
Sherman was spared further jail time as a result of his guilty plea. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 88 days suspended and credit for two days already served. He was fined for speeding in the construction zone and was ordered to pay fees and penalties. He has to pay for his father-in-law's medical expenses and the Department of Transportation. He will be monitored for two years.
Sherman was charged with two domestic violence counts, two criminal trespass counts, driving under the influence, reckless endangerment of roadway workers, and resisting arrest.
After the team had a lot of injuries at the corner position, Sherman signed a one-year deal with the team in September, but he ended his season with injuries of his own. He remained with the team and was a defensive backs coach until the team was knocked out of the playoffs. The coaching staff praised his leadership.
Sherman said in September that the arrest led to some positive changes, including help, therapies, and tools that he hadn't used before. It is not the right time. It is not the right place to deal with emotions and feelings.
Information from The Associated Press was used.
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