Chiefs' Xavier Worthy Arrested in Texas on Assault Charge
Sarah Johnson
March 8, 2025
Brief
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested in Texas for alleged assault on a family member. The team is investigating the incident. Updates to follow.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested in Texas on Friday on allegations of assault, according to online jail records.
Worthy, who was a 2024 first-round draft pick from Texas, found himself booked by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. The charge? Assault on a family or household member. Not exactly the kind of post-game headline any team wants to see.
The Chiefs released a brief statement to Fox News Digital, saying, "We are aware and gathering information." Translation: the team is likely in damage control mode, scrambling to figure out what this means for their star wideout and the team’s reputation.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates as more details unfold.
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Editor's Comments
Football fans might be wondering if there's something in the water for NFL players lately, as assaults and off-field controversies seem to keep popping up. Worthy’s arrest, especially with the family or household member aspect, adds an unfortunately personal layer to the drama. Here’s hoping this doesn’t turn into yet another season overshadowed by off-field headlines.
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