David Carr Apologizes for 'Insensitive' Tweet in Wake of Henry Ruggs III News

The former NFL quarterback apologized, then deleted his apology.

After news broke Tuesday that Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III was involved in a deadly car accident, former Texans quarterback David Carr was at the center of a firestorm for his tweet promoting his brother as the league's MVP.

Carr, who is an analyst for NFL Network, predicted that the Raiders will make the Super Bowl and made a bombastic claim that his brother Derek Carr should be awarded NFL MVP

“When the Raiders make the Super Bowl this year, I will argue, successful I might add, that not only is Derek the MVP, I will make the case there has NEVER been a more valuable player,” Carr tweeted.

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Meanwhile, Ruggs III was released by the team and was booked on two felony charges: DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm and reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm, according to a Las Vegas Police statement. 

David Carr, a former No. 1 pick by the Texans in the 2002 NFL draft, later deleted and apologized for his tweet in the wake of the death of a 23-year-old woman involved in the crash. He also later deleted the apology. 

“I’ll try this again, my apologies if the last tweet sounded incentive (sic), I just can’t imagine another team having to deal with so much off the field,” Carr tweet. “It obviously hits a little too close to home for a brother.”

Under Nevada law, probation is not an option if convicted of DUI resulting in death, according to the Associated Press. The charge also carries a possible sentence of two to 20-year sentence if convicted. 

Ruggs III was the No. 12 pick in the 2020 NFL draft and had recorded 24 receptions for 469 yards and two touchdowns this season.