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Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy arrested in Texas on Friday on criminal assault charge

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Sophie Weller | Last updated Mar 8, 2025 11:58 AM ET

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on Friday night in Williamson County, Texas, which is just north of Austin, Texas, where Worthy attended the University of Texas.

Fox26 Houston's Will Kunkel was the first to report the news. The police report shows that Worthy was booked on a charge of assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation. He's being held without bond, and no court date is available now.

Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Chiefs released a short statement after the news was made public.

“We are aware and gathering information."

Former Texas star WR and Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday Night in Williamson County, TX.

Charges: Criminal charge of assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation. pic.twitter.com/AeRtGcXp74
— Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelFOX) March 8, 2025

ESPN's Adam Teicher further reports that in Texas, "impeding as family member's breathing or circulation is a third-degree felony and punishable by two to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine."

Worthy was selected by the Chiefs in the first round with the 28th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he appeared in all 17 regular season games, finishing with 59 passes for 638 receiving yards, six receiving touchdowns, 104 rushing yards on 20 carries, and three rushing touchdowns.

In the playoffs, he added an additional 19 receptions for 287 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns, along with three carries for eight yards.

A to Z Sports will continue to update the article as more information is released.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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