Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman was intoxicated and threatened to die suicide during a confrontation with family members that preceded his arrest early Wednesday outside of Seattle, according to a 911 caller who identified herself as the cornerback's wife.
In the audio of the call, the caller, purportedly Sherman's wife Ashley Moss, describes Sherman as being "drunk and belligerent" and said he was "threatening to kill himself."
The caller, who at one point identifies herself as "Ashley Sherman," also said the cornerback was "being aggressive," wrestled with her uncle and "sent text messages to people saying he's going to hang himself.