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At the age of 27, Myles Jack shocked everyone with the announcement of his retirement. The then-27-year-old had just signed with the Eagles when he decided to hang up the cleats for good.
Before his signing with the Eagles, Jack was looking at becoming a plumber.
These days, the former NFL linebacker is behind bars. Jack is facing felony charges after he was arrested during an encounter on Tuesday. It happened after Frisco police conducted a welfare check. Frisco police responded to a home just before 6 am.
Things got frightening after officers heard gunshots from inside the residence, per the Dallas News. Police said the officers set up a perimeter. They would evacuate several nearby residences to secure the area.
Cops then saw a man break a second-story window of the home. He would climb out and then fall to the ground. The man was later identified as Myles Jack, police said.
Jack, the former standout UCLA linebacker, has been arrested after police claim they heard gunshots coming from his home. Authorities were only on the scene following a welfare check.
The former Jacksonville Jaguars starter was taken into custody and taken to a nearby hospital. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after he fell from a window. No other individuals were found inside the residence.
As a result of his actions, Myles Jack is facing charges of deadly conduct and discharge of a firearm, according to police. Police said the investigation is ongoing. No further details were released.
The discharge of a firearm is a third-degree felony. The discharge of a firearm is a Class A misdemeanor. It was not clear if Jack was still in custody. There is no information on whether he has retained an attorney.
The former second-round NFL pick from UCLA played seven seasons in the NFL. He spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers. Prior to joining the NFL, he was a two-time All-Pac-12 honoree for the Bruins.
He recorded 634 total tackles and 23 tackles for loss. He also had 7.5 sacks, 18 passes defended, two forced fumbles, and three interceptions.
