By Danny Fenster
ticklethewire.com
Apparently professional sports don’t pay enough.
The DEA has joined an investigation into Chicago Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd’s alleged drug dealing network, reports the Associated Press. Hurd was arrested last Wednesday night after accepting a kilo of cocaine from an undercover federal agent.
Special Agent Jack Riley promised Hurd’s status as a professional athlete will not effect the investigation, and that it would be pursued like any other drug-trafficking case, according to AP.
Hurd’s defense attorney said he intends to fight the charges. Coach Lovie Smith said the Bears are considering cutting Herd.
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