Sam

Hurd

Terrell Owens has reportedly taken the Northern Illinoise product under his wing and Hurd has been the story of camp, making plays on a daily basis. He looks like a good bet to make the team.

The undrafted rookie’s roster spot appears to be on lock.

Terrell Owens’ favorite player has likely solidified a roster spot.

Shaun Suisham will kick for Dallas. Terrell Owens is expected to start for the Cowboys.

We’re currently reviewing the snap count, but Hurd appeared to leapfrog both Roy Williams and Johnny Knox. Whatever the case may be, it’s a wise bet to avoid all Bears pass-catchers until a clear leader emerges.

Hurd’s trial had been set to begin April 2. Faced with conspiracy and drug possession charges, Hurd has insisted he’s not guilty, and plans to advance “several different theories” to prove his innocence. It’s a fact, not a theory, that Hurd’s NFL career is over.

According to authorities, Hurd attempted to purchase drugs from a supplier in North Texas. Court documents say he tried to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of mixture or substance containing cocaine. Hurd spent the first four years of his career with the Cowboys and is from San Antonio. In 12 games this season, he has eight catches for 109 yards.

Football was apparently a side job for Hurd, who was one of the top drug dealers in Chicago. His operation makes Nate Newton’s 213 pounds of marijuana look small-time. Doing roughly $2 million worth of business every month, Hurd was looking to buy “5 to 10 kilograms of cocaine and 1,000 pounds of marijuana per week for distribution in the Chicago area.” Hurd faces up to 40 years in prison, reports the Chicago Sun-Times. His football career is over.

Hurd is free on $100,000 bond, but he won’t be for long. He faces up to ten years to life in prison if convicted of the conspiracy charge, and up to 40 years of possession. Hurd was arrested on December 14 in Chicago after allegedly attempting to buy a kilo of cocaine from an undercover cop. After walking out of a Chicago steakhouse with the kilo, Hurd was arrested. There’s no chance we’ll see the 26-year-old special teamer back in the NFL.

“It is patently and totally false,” were the words of Hurd’s attorney Brent Greenfield Friday. “It just didn’t happen.” Through a spokesman, the NFL has said it is “not aware” of Hurd being accused of supplying drugs to other players. On Thursday, Chicago’s 670 The Score reported Hurd was selling drugs to fellow players numbering in the “double digits.”