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DEA joins probe of Bears' Sam Hurd

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd (81) was arrested Wednesday night on drug charges.

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Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd (81), who was arrested in Chicago on Wednesday night is expected to face drug charges in Texas.

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A special teams leader for the Chicago Bears, Sam Hurd (81) is facing charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

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The Drug Enforcement Administration is joining the investigation of Chicago Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd, who was arrested and accused of trying to set up a drug-dealing network. Special Agent Jack Riley promised that the investigation would be treated like any other drug-trafficking case and that anybody who breaks the law will go to jail — whether they're a professional athlete or not.

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