Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chiefs' Xavier Worthy arrested for felony domestic violence

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated Mar 8, 2025 12:06 PM ET

Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs was arrested on Friday night in Williamson County, Texas.

According to Adam Teicher of ESPN, the soon-to-be second-year wide receiver out of Texas had been arrested on a charge with "assault of a family or house member and impeding the breathing or circulation."

Worthy was booked on Friday night by the Williamson Sheriff's Office.

In a later update, Worthy will not be charged, according to the Austin American-Statesman on Saturday.

The Chiefs are aware of the arrest but haven't made a statement yet. The NFL is aware of Worthy's arrest and has reached out to the Chiefs, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

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

Worthy was selected with pick No. 28 in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Chiefs and had a strong rookie season with 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns (plus three on the ground).

From Fresno, Calif., Worthy was a star for the Texas Longhorns from 2021 to 2023.

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