Former NFL Star Arrested After Standoff, Fall From Window
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Police in Frisco, Texas, arrested former NFL linebacker Myles Jack on gun-related charges following a dramatic incident that included gunshots, a standoff, and a fall from a window.
Officers originally arrived for a welfare check. The situation escalated, leading to reports of gunfire. A standoff ensued.
Authorities say Jack eventually climbed out of a second-story window to exit the property. He fell during this attempt and was hospitalized for evaluation before being taken into custody.
The specific gun charges have not yet been detailed. Jack, 28, played seven seasons for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers before his retirement in 2023.