Star rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs has been arrested on assault charges in Texas. The 21-year-old player was charged with assault of a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, which is a third-degree felony with potential jail time and fines. The Chiefs and the NFL have both released statements acknowledging the situation and are monitoring the developments.
Worthy’s attorneys have denied the allegations, stating that the complainant, who was asked to vacate Worthy’s residence due to infidelity, has made extortive efforts before resorting to the baseless allegation. They are cooperating with authorities in Williamson County to prove Worthy’s innocence.
The wide receiver was a first-round draft pick out of the University of Texas in 2024 and had a successful rookie season, catching 59 passes for 638 yards and six touchdowns. This incident follows a trend for the Chiefs, as wide receiver Rashee Rice faced legal trouble in the previous offseason.
With Worthy’s future and reputation on the line, the NFL community will be closely watching how this situation unfolds. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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