Former NFL Linebacker Myles Jack Arrested After Frisco Incident Involving Gunfire
Myles Jack, the former NFL linebacker known for his athleticism and versatility on the field, found himself in a troubling situation last week in Frisco, Texas. Police confirmed that Jack was arrested after an incident involving gunfire inside a residence, leading to a dramatic and chaotic scene in the early morning hours.
According to the Frisco Police Department, officers were initially dispatched to the home for a welfare check. But as they arrived, the situation escalated quickly-officers reported hearing gunshots from inside the residence. What followed was a tense and bizarre sequence of events.
Jack, 30, reportedly exited the home not through the front door, but by falling from a second-story window. Police say he broke and climbed out of the window, presumably attempting to flee, but fell to the ground and was taken into custody at approximately 7:12 a.m. A perimeter was immediately established, and nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution.
He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the fall. A subsequent search of the property revealed no one else inside the home at the time of the incident.
Jack now faces multiple charges, including discharge of a firearm-a third-degree felony-and discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities, which is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. Public records indicate he posted a $100,000 bond.
This incident marks a stark turn for a player who, not long ago, was making headlines for his play on Sundays. Jack entered the NFL in 2016 as a second-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars and quickly became a key piece of their defense. He played in Jacksonville through the 2021 season, earning a reputation as a smart, sideline-to-sideline linebacker with elite instincts and coverage ability.
He later suited up for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 and 2023, before briefly joining the Philadelphia Eagles. Jack had actually retired once before signing with the Eagles, only to hang up his cleats again shortly thereafter. Off the field, he made headlines of a different kind when he and his mother purchased a minor league hockey team-an unusual but intriguing move that reflected his entrepreneurial spirit.
Jack’s retirement at 27 surprised many, but it wasn’t unprecedented in a league where the physical toll can push players to step away earlier than expected. Still, the recent events in Frisco paint a concerning picture of a player whose post-NFL life has taken a difficult turn.
As the legal process plays out, the football world will undoubtedly keep an eye on what comes next for Jack-a player who once looked like the future of linebacker play, now facing serious off-field challenges.