Richard Seigler

NFL player


DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1980|10|19
Birthplace=Las Vegas, Nevada
College=Oregon State
Position=Linebacker
DraftedYear=2004
DraftedRound=4/ Pick 127
years=2004
2006-2007
teams=San Francisco 49ers
Pittsburgh Steelers
CBS=493057

Richard Joseph Seigler (born October 19, 1980) is an American former football linebacker, most recently for the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL franchise. He was drafted out of Oregon State University in 2004 by the San Francisco 49ers, then waived during the 2005 pre-season. In 2006 he was picked up by the Steelers, playing with them during their Super Bowl XL winning season. On April 3, 2008, Seigler signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

High School Years

Seigler attended Chaparral H.S. in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Controversy

In May 2007 a Las Vegas local news affiliate learned that Seigler was under investigation in connection to a prostitution ring operating in the city. He was immediately released from the Steelers practice squad. [cite web |url=http://www.klas-tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6498774 |title=I-Team: Former Las Vegan, Pittsburgh Steeler Arrested on Vice Charges |accessdate=2007-05-11] On May 11, the day after his release, Seigler surrendered himself to Pittsburgh police and U.S. Marshalls and charged with pandering, providing transportation for a prostitute and living off the earnings of a prostitute. [cite web |url=http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/mostread/s_507172.html |title=Former Steelers LB Seigler arrested on Vegas warrant |accessdate=2007-05-11] The charges were dropped against Seigler in March 2008, and he now wishes to play in the NFL again. [cite web|url=http://www.lasvegasnow.com/global/story.asp?s=7993581|title=Prostitution Charges Dismissed For Former NFL Player in Las Vegas|accessdate=2008-03-10]

References

External links

* [http://www.argonauts.ca/index.php/roster/show/id/1449 Toronto Argonauts profile page]