NFL player David Moore was arrested for weapon and drug possession charges. He has been released, but the Chicago Bears have not commented on the matter yet.
David Moore is a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He attended East Central University, where he played college football, and the Seattle Seahawks first selected him in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
His career has gone uphill during his time with the Seahawks. He gained popularity when he was playing with the team. As he is now a free agent, he had been signed to various clubs before finally signing with Chicago Bears.
As the news of his arrest surfaced on the internet, fans have been talking and discussing it on social media.
What Was NFL David Moore Arrested For?
According to several news reports, NFL player David Moore was arrested on July 4. The Chicago Bears free-agent signing and former Seahawks star wide receiver was detained on drug and weapon-related allegations in Gainesville, Texas.
However, jailed records showed that he was released on a $5,000 bond the same day of his arrest, reports KXII. He had signed a one-year deal with the Bears in April, but he is mostly known as a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver.
The Seattle Seahawks chose him in the seventh round, 226th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Seahawks signed him to a four-year, $2.48 million contract with a signing bonus of $87,365 two weeks later on May 12.
After finishing his contract with Seattle Seahawks, he played for several clubs like Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, and Green Bay Packers before signing with Chicago Bears.
He participated in three games with the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos last season and played with the Seattle Seahawks from 2017 to 2020.
Chicago Bears WR David Moore Faces Drugs and Gun Charges
This year has been unlucky for Chicago Bears. David Moore is the third player of the club who has been arrested this year.
Byron Pringle, a fellow Bears receiver, was allegedly performing donuts with a toddler in the back seat while driving recklessly and with his suspended license in Florida.
Likewise, Linebacker Matt Adams was charged with misdemeanor handgun possession in Chicago late last month after police found a high-capacity magazine and metal-piercing rounds while searching his car.
And Moore was detained for possessing drugs and weapons. But unfortunately, the details about how police need to catch him are not provided in the media yet.
David Moore Mugshot Circulates In Social Media
A mugshot of David Moore has been circulating on social media ever since the news of his arrest emerged online. He was taken into custody in his hometown Gainesville, Texas.
However, he has been released from jail on a $5000 bond. He was let go on the same day of his detainment.