Former Bears WR Hurd has trial set for April 2

Feb 2, 2012

Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd now knows his day in court.

A federal judge has set an April 2 trial date for Hurd, who is charged with trying to create a drug distribution network.

The trial could be delayed as Hurd, alleged co-conspirator Toby Lujan and federal prosecutors filed motions beforehand.

Hurd, 26, is accused of trying to purchase large quantities of marijuana and cocaine from an undercover agent for distribution.

He was released by the Chicago Bears two days after the arrest.

Investigators allege that Hurd met with an informant about the purchase of illegal drugs. Hurd said he was interested in buying “five to 10 kilograms of cocaine and 1,000 pounds of marijuana per week for distribution in the Chicago area.”

Hurd allegedly agreed to pay $25,000 per kilo of cocaine and $450 per pound of marijuana, and went on to say that he and an accomplice were prepared to distribute four kilograms of cocaine per week in Chicago.

He had appeared in 12 games with Chicago this season, hauling in eight passes for 109 yards. Hurd had spent the previous four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, making 45 catches in 62 games.

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Former Bears WR Hurd has trial set for April 2