According to King County court documents, as part of a plea agreement, Sherman pleaded guilty to first-degree negligent driving, second-degree criminal trespassing, and violating speeding in a roadway construction zone.
Sherman was arrested on July 14 after attempting to break into his family’s home in Redmond, Washington. Police said they responded to a forced entry call and also went to the property, investigating the hit-and-run. According to police, road workers called 911 to report that a drunk driver may have entered the work area and fled. Police said a badly damaged SUV with one wheel almost torn off was tracked to Sherman.
Sherman, who spent two days in jail after his arrest, will not return to jail unless he violates the terms of a two-year judicial review.
He was ordered to pay $500 for a traffic violation and $1,325 in fines. He also owes restitution to his father-in-law Raymond Moss and the Washington Department of Transportation, although neither amount has been established.
“Richard is grateful for the completion of this case,” said his lawyer, Cooper Offenbecher. “He is focused on spending time with his family and is looking forward to the next steps in his career.”
Sherman’s initial charges included criminal trespass in the second degree, with the definition of domestic violence, and malicious mischief in the third degree, with the designation of domestic violence.
Shortly after he was arrested, Sherman released a statement saying he was remorseful for his actions and that he had been “managing some personal issues over the past few months.”
“The importance of mental and emotional health is extremely real and I promise to get the help I need.” Sherman wrote in social networks. “I am grateful that I have such a wonderful wife, family and support system to lean on during this time.”
Sherman, a three-time All-Pro, is set to become a free agent after spending last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played just five games in 2021 and ended the season on the injured reserve list.
He previously played for the Seattle Seahawks, where he helped win the Super Bowl in 2014, and for the San Francisco 49ers.
He is the Vice President of the Executive Committee of the NFL Players Union.