Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer believes former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs could be signed by an NFL team in 2026.

24 June 2025

Ruggs is eligible for parole in August 2026 after being sentenced to three years in prison for felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. There’s a chance the NFL commissioner’s office may suspend him again — that’s unclear and the league office said they’d “review” the matter — but Ruggs would only be 27 at that point and could receive a second chance. It would almost undoubtedly be a situation where Ruggs was fighting for a roster spot, but assuming he earns parole, it wouldn’t be surprising if he were signed.