Henry Ruggs
Staying NFL Prepared Behind Bars
… Says Josh Jacobs
Revealed
The Pivot Podcast
Henry Ruggs is not giving up on his NFL profession as he serves his prolonged jail sentence — so says his former teammate, Josh Jacobs, who claims the extensive receiver is coaching his ass off behind bars.
Ruggs is presently serving three to 10 years for a high-speed crash on November 2, 2021, wherein he slammed his Corvette into Tina Tintor‘s automobile, killing her and her canine.
The 26-year-old will likely be eligible for parole in 2026 … and if he does find yourself getting out, Jacobs stated he’ll look to return to his day job.
Jacobs — who performed with Ruggs for practically two seasons on the Las Vegas Raiders — revealed on Wednesday’s episode of “The Pivot” that he is nonetheless in touch with Henry … and supplied an replace on how he is spending his time within the slammer.
“He is coaching,” Jacobs stated. “They acquired him coaching and issues like that.”
“So, I am like, ‘You come out, man, I do not know if you’re going to get an opportunity.’ I have been speaking to some folks for him. They have been saying that a few groups are prepared to offer him an opportunity.”
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Jacobs, who presently performs for the Packers, additionally talked about he was supposed to fulfill Ruggs at High Golf simply hours earlier than Henry crashed into Tintor’s SUV.
“We talked ’bout going out that evening,” Jacobs stated. “It acquired late and I am like, ‘Nah, I am not going to step [out].'”
Jacobs, 27, stated he nonetheless will get goosebumps speaking in regards to the incident … particularly understanding firsthand that Ruggs is an efficient individual.
“He is by no means been in bother. I’ve by no means seen him do nothin’ loopy,” Jacobs stated.
“He was simply considered one of them guys who had a really, very unlucky state of affairs, and one thing occurred in that call that he made.”
The Raiders chosen Ruggs with their twelfth total choose within the 2020 NFL Draft. He secured 4 touchdowns in 20 video games.
He was launched by the Raiders the identical day the crash occurred.
