Sherman 'deeply remorseful,' vows to seek help after arrest

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman released a statement Friday following his arrest for attempting to force his way into his in-laws' residence in Seattle.

"I am deeply remorseful for my actions on Tuesday night," Sherman wrote on Instagram. "I behaved in a manner I am not proud of. I have been dealing with some personal challenges over the last several months, but that is not an excuse for how I acted.

"The importance of mental and emotional health is extremely real and I vow to get the help I need. I appreciate all of the people who have reached out in support of me and my family, including our community here in Seattle. I am grateful to have such an amazing wife, family, and support system to lean on in this time."

Sherman was released from jail Thursday without bail.

The 33-year-old was booked Wednesday on a burglary domestic violence felony charge, which was later downgraded to a misdemeanor of criminal trespass with a domestic violence designation.

He's also charged with malicious mischief in the third degree, resisting arrest, driving while under the influence, and reckless endangerment of roadway workers.

Sherman entered not-guilty pleas for all five charges at his arraignment Friday, according to ESPN's Brady Henderson. His next court date is a pre-trial hearing scheduled for Aug. 13.

The cornerback spent the last three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers but has been without a team since his contract expired at the conclusion of the 2020 campaign.