Would you sign Henry Ruggs?

[Hawkeye0202]

Yes, I would.......he's paid his debt. Everyone deserves a 2nd chance.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Yes. Wont be expensive and the upside is high.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Yes, I would.......he's paid his debt. Everyone deserves a 2nd chance.

When exactly in 2026 will he paroled?

 

[FoxF]

That long out of the NFL would seem like a long shot, so no.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Sign him to what exactly?

Because I know it isn't to play football for the Dallas Cowboys.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I think he will be a free agent

 

[jazzcat22]

I am sure, if in shape, some teams will have him in for a workout.

 

[speedkilz88]

When exactly in 2026 will he paroled?

He's "eligible" for parole August 5, 2026.

 

[speedkilz88]

That long out of the NFL would seem like a long shot, so no.

He's able to train in prison so he'll be in physical shape.

 

[thunderpimp91]

If he is in shape and ready to go I wouldn't hesitate to at least talk with the guy. He made a horrific mistake, no question about it, but its also a mistake that many have made only they didn't suffer the worst case result like Ruggs did.

Zero issue with a team giving him a 2nd chance, and as long as he is remorseful and fully understands the depth of his actions he is a guy you probably want to give a platform too. Hes a guy that if he rebounds would be excellent to have speak to NFL rookies each year about his experience to help prevent this from happening again.

 

[fivetwos]

I think he will be a free agent

Yeah almost positive the Raiders released him.

People deserve second chances but I never though the was all that good. I was shocked that he was taken ahead of Jeudy, Lamb and Jefferson in that draft but was in line with a typical Mayock/Gruden era pick.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I was shocked that he was taken ahead of Jeudy, Lamb and Jefferson in that draft but was in line with a typical Mayock/Gruden era pick.

This didn't hurt .....lol

Ruggs ran a 4.27-second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Combine that was the year's fastest time by any prospect by .08 seconds, and it tied for the fourth-fastest ever at the event since electronic timing began in 1999.[5][18] Ruggs' vertical jump was measured 42 inches, tied for second-best among wide receivers at the 2020 combine

 

[Redsfan_83]

Sure, let's resign Pickens while we are at it. Anybody with the tag of "eligible" for parole, does not ift into our new culture. Was he even that good? Has Roger taken his bite out of him yet? how many second change guys can we go through? Let somebody else turn his life around

 

[fivetwos]

If he is in shape and ready to go I wouldn't hesitate to at least talk with the guy. He made a horrific mistake, no question about it, but its also a mistake that many have made only they didn't suffer the worst case result like Ruggs did.

Zero issue with a team giving him a 2nd chance, and as long as he is remorseful and fully understands the depth of his actions he is a guy you probably want to give a platform too. Hes a guy that if he rebounds would be excellent to have speak to NFL rookies each year about his experience to help prevent this from happening again.

Not only is it extremely unlikely that he would repeat the same offense, he may never touch alcohol again at all.

I hope the Raiders have a team of employees in place that no other team does to advise very young adults that just ran into a bunch of money and living in Vegas.

As I said above, I just don’t think he was a great player, but had elite speed. If he still has it you’d figure on him being at least a KR in the league.

If he gets a decent contract I hope he takes care of the victims family….if he isn’t ordered to.

 

[Jarntt]

Ruggs, Kelvin Joseph, Josh Brent...I think we should stay away personally right now...

 

[Hawkeye0202]

how many second change guys can we go through?

He hasn't gotten one.......are you saying he doesn't deserve a first?

 

[thunderpimp91]

Sure, let's resign Pickens while we are at it. Anybody with the tag of "eligible" for parole, does not ift into our new culture. Was he even that good? Has Roger taken his bite out of him yet? how many second change guys can we go through? Let somebody else turn his life around

I wont fault anyone for saying stay away from the guy, I completely get it. That said however I can pretty much guarantee that Ruggs isnt a player you'll have to worry about helping him turn is life around. At this point either its happened or it hasn't, and you'll probably know within 20 minutes of meeting with him which one that is. I would bet pretty good money that Ruggs has been pretty humbled by this experience.

 

[The Natural]

Nope.

 

[Mr_437]

We'll have to see where Ruggs is at in August of 2026, parole isn't guaranteed. Also, hopefully he stays safe and healthy.

Cowboys should definitely look into adding Ruggs if everything checks out.

 

[ShortRound]

He hasn't played in 5 years after killing a woman and her dog, driving 165 mph, under the influence.

Surely there are better option out there. Nah I'm good.