Denver Broncos star WR Jerry Jeudy was arrested early Thursday, reported Jeff Legwold for ESPN. The arrest of Jerry Jeudy stems from domestic violence and criminal tampering, according to the police report.
“NFL player Jerry Jeudy has been arrested by local law enforcement and is currently in custody at the county jail.” He’s facing charges of 2nd-degree criminal tampering w/a domestic violence enhancer, a misdemeanor. Jeudy has a no-bond hold. “He is presumed innocent until proven guilty,” stated the sheriff’s office on Twitter.
Professional football player Jerry Jeudy has been arrested by Arapahoe Co sheriff deputies. He's being held at the Arapahoe Co jail on charges of 2nd degree criminal tampering w/a domestic violence enhancer, a misdemeanor. He's on a no bond hold. He's innocent until proven guilty
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) May 12, 2022
Each state within the country has its own regulations and laws about each individual charge. Colorado does not have specific laws for domestic violence. However, the state has enhancements that exist for the statutes. The Bronco’s understanding of Jeudy’s arrest Thursday morning is not finite. There are still crucial pieces of information that the Broncos are waiting to unfold. The Broncos released a statement:
The Broncos are aware of the situation with Jerry Jeudy and are currently gathering more information.
The Denver Broncos Plans with Jerry Jeudy this Offseason
Currently, the Broncos are conducting offseason workouts, and as expected Jeudy has been in regular attendance. In 2020, The Broncos drafted Jeudy in the first round from Alabama University. Even with a six-game absence due to an ankle injury, he managed to make 38 receptions for 467 yards without scoring any touchdowns, according to ESPN.
Fortunately, this offseason he’s been working very closely with All-Pro QB Russell Wilson and other big-time contributors on that Bronco offense. Jeudy impressing many with his limited opportunities with former Bronco’s QB Teddy Bridgewater. Only has led to many raising their expectations for Jerry Jeudy off his potential and the caliber of QB upgrade acquiring Wilson this offseason. In fact, Jeudy enjoyed the concept of Wilson joining the Broncos and looks forward to building chemistry for the upcoming season.
“He can really assist me. He’s an amazing quarterback, a Hall of Famer who joined the offense as our leader,” Jeudy stated. “He’s also helping me improve. He’s going to be a tremendous support for me this year.”
Russell Wilson and Jeudy putting in work 👀
(via @DangeRussWilson)pic.twitter.com/PYYHNVU3Yh
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) March 29, 2022
Understanding the severity of the legal issues Jerry Jeudy is facing can play an effect on the upcoming season. However, many are expecting the Broncos to be one of the fiercest teams in all of football. Not to mention, their counterparts in the AFC West clearly being the most dominating division.
