Kansas City Chiefs Star Xavier Worthy Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges, Allegedly Choked a Family Member

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on Friday night in Williamson County, Texas, on a serious allegation of domestic violence.

The charge specifically relates to an assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, commonly known as choking. Worthy is currently being held without bail in the Williamson County jail, awaiting a court appearance today. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and law enforcement has not released further information at this time.

The 2024 rookie had an impressive Super Bowl LIX performance, recording 8 receptions for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Chiefs’ 22-40 loss. Worthy also made a name for himself at the University of Texas, setting multiple freshman school records and claiming the 40-yard dash record at the 2024 NFL Combine with a blazing time of 4.21 seconds.

In his debut NFL season, Worthy finished with 59 receptions, 638 yards, and 6 touchdowns. Prior to his professional career, he played for the University of Texas.