US EditionHenry Ruggs training in prison for potential NFL return, ex-Raiders teammate says
- On November 2, 2021, Henry Ruggs III drove at excessive speed while intoxicated and caused a fatal crash in Las Vegas that killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor.
- The crash resulted from Ruggs driving his Corvette at 156 mph under the influence, leading to charges including DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
- In August 2023, Ruggs pleaded guilty and received a prison sentence ranging from three to ten years, with parole eligibility beginning August 5, 2026.
- Josh Jacobs, a former Raiders teammate now with the Green Bay Packers, said Ruggs remains positive in prison, trains regularly, and hopes for a second NFL chance.
- Jacobs noted some NFL teams may offer Ruggs a chance after release, highlighting the potential for Ruggs to prove that one decision does not define his character.
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Disgraced WR Henry Ruggs Is Training For An NFL Comeback In Prison But Would Any Team Actually Sign Him?
Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs has been imprisoned since 2023 for killing a woman he crashed into while drunk behind the wheel in Las Vegas. He’s eligible for parole next year, and while there may not be an NFL team willing to sign him if he’s released, he’s apparently doing what he can to gear up for a comeback while behind bars. Henry Ruggs was a standout wide receiver at Alabama before the Raiders selected…
Henry Ruggs III training in prison in hopes of getting second NFL chance: Josh Jacobs
Henry Ruggs III isn’t giving up on a return to the NFL as he awaits parole after killing a woman and her dog in a fiery 2021 crash. Packers running back Josh Jacobs is still in touch with his former Alabama teammate, and he revealed some details of their correspondence during an appearance on “The Pivot” podcast with Ryan Clark on Tuesday.
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