Terrelle Pryor Was Found "Oddly" Breathing in a Speeding Car, and Seattle Remembers His Bitter NFL Exit

Alright, 12s, buckle up because the news hitting the wire about former NFL quarterback and receiver Terrelle Pryor is wild, and it's got us thinking about a past chapter here in the Emerald City. Seriously, this story is a whole lot. Pryor was arrested last month near Pittsburgh for drug possession. Yeah, you read that right. This is not the kind of headline anyone wants to see, especially when you consider his rollercoaster career.

The Shocking Details of the Arrest

So, here’s what went down, according to reports. On May 24, police in Monroeville pulled over a Mercedes that was absolutely flying, clocked for speeding. What they found inside? Pryor was apparently lying in the back seat, in what was described as an "odd" way, and breathing heavily. And if that wasn't enough, there was a rifle just chilling on the floor of the back seat! When Pryor went to pull out his wallet to flash his concealed carry permit, police noticed a baggie. A baggie of a powdery substance. Authorities are now saying it was suspected to be MDMA. Talk about a scene, huh? It’s a stark reminder of how quickly things can unravel off the field.

From Ohio State Drama to a Brief Stop in Seattle

This whole situation makes you reflect on Pryor’s entire journey, doesn't it? The guy was a third-round pick in the 2011 supplemental draft, starting his NFL run with three years at quarterback for the Raiders. But then, in 2014, our very own Seahawks released him in late August. Just like that, he was out of football after a blink-and-you-miss-it moment here in Seattle, part of a larger narrative. He did make a comeback, though, resurfacing in 2015 as a receiver for the Browns. He put in two years in Cleveland, then a year in Washington. In 2018, he bounced between the Jets and the Bills. He even put up a 1,007-yard receiving season on 77 catches with the Browns in 2016, proving he still had game. But it all started with controversy back in college.

Remember the Ohio State saga? Pryor left for the supplemental draft only after being hit with a five-game suspension for selling memorabilia and trading autographs for tattoos. The NFL, in an almost unprecedented move, duplicated that five-game suspension. Commissioner Roger Goodell himself upheld the decision, straight up saying Pryor left Ohio State to "avoid the consequences of his conduct while in college" and to basically fast-track a " lucrative professional career." It was a tough break, setting a precedent.

The Echoes of Pryor’s Past in Today's NFL Debates

Here’s where it gets even more interesting, or maybe, concerning. Pryor’s name has apparently been popping up in connection with the current Brendan Sorsby case. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. There have been questions swirling about whether the NFL would even consider embracing Sorsby if he couldn't get his eligibility restored for 2026 and ended up in the supplemental draft. It's a "what if" scenario mirroring Pryor's contentious entry. Right now, it's a moot point for Sorsby, unless he decides to pull his challenge to the NCAA’s ruling and enter the supplemental draft before the June 22 deadline. But it just goes to show you, some of these issues, and some of these players’ histories, they stick around. This arrest is a sad, unexpected twist. We’ll keep an eye on how this develops.

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