Hill Apologizes For Arrest

Seattle Seahawk and free agent to be linebacker Leroy Hill has released a statement to apologize for his recent arrest for misdemeanor marijuana possession in Atlanta.



In a statement Monday, Hill said he's embarrassed by the Saturday morning arrest "and the poor judgment I showed." And he added: "Please understand my actions were not consistent with the type of person I hope to become."



A third round draft choice in 2005, Hill was becoming a solid player in Seattle. Team president Tim Ruskell said he was the teams top-priority in free agent re-signings. Ruskell this week said he feels as though he has been pinched in the gut.



"We are a team always striving for good, consistent character, so it is disappointing when something like this happens," Ruskell said.