Former NFL Linebacker Myles Jack Arrested After Frisco Standoff Involving Gunfire
In a troubling turn of events out of Frisco, Texas, former NFL linebacker Myles Jack was arrested earlier this week following a chaotic scene that began with a welfare check and ended with felony gun charges.
According to law enforcement, officers responded to a call for a welfare check at approximately 5:40 a.m. Tuesday morning at a residence in the Hills of Kingswood, a gated community in Frisco.
What started as a standard check-in quickly escalated. Officers reportedly heard gunfire coming from inside the home.
Then, at around 7:12 a.m., a man broke through a second-story window and fell to the ground. That man was later identified as Jack.
Jack, who was treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the fall, was taken to a nearby hospital before being placed under arrest. He now faces a third-degree felony charge for Deadly Conduct - Discharge of a Firearm, along with an additional charge for Discharge of a Firearm in Certain Municipalities. As of now, there are no official reports confirming his release from custody.
Jack, 30, is best known for his eight-year NFL career, highlighted by his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars. A standout linebacker at UCLA, Jack entered the league with high expectations and quickly made a name for himself with his sideline-to-sideline speed, versatility, and ability to impact games in multiple ways. After stepping away from football, he made headlines again as a part-owner of the Allen Americans, a minor league hockey team based in Texas.
This incident comes on the heels of another tragedy involving a young NFL player. Marshawn Kneeland, a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, died last month in what authorities say was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Kneeland, just 25 years old, had been in his second season in the league. His girlfriend had called in a welfare check, expressing fear that he might harm himself.
That call initiated a police pursuit through Frisco. According to dispatch audio, officers lost visual contact with Kneeland’s vehicle before locating it crashed near the Dallas Parkway.
He had fled on foot and was later found dead.
Kneeland’s death sent shockwaves through the NFL community, with tributes pouring in from teams and players across the league. His passing served as a somber reminder of the mental health challenges that can accompany life in and after professional sports.
Now, with Jack’s arrest coming so soon after, questions are being raised once again about the off-field pressures faced by current and former athletes. While the details surrounding Jack’s situation are still unfolding, the incident underscores the importance of support systems for players navigating life beyond the game.
For now, Myles Jack remains in custody as the legal process plays out. The NFL community, still reeling from recent losses, will be watching closely as more information becomes available.