Chiefs star Xavier Worthy was reportedly arrested Friday night on an assault charge.
Only four weeks after he capped an impressive rookie season by scoring two touchdowns in Super Bowl 59, Worthy was posing for a mugshot after he was charged with assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, according to jailhouse records.
Fox26 in Houston was first to report the news.
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday on an assault charge. Williamson County Jail
The arrest happened in Williamson County in Texas.
“We are aware and gathering information,” the Chiefs said in a statement.
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy is pictured before their Super Bowl game against the Chiefs. Getty Images
Xavier Worthy runs with the ball during the Chiefs’ game against the Texans on Dec. 21. Getty Images
Xavier Worthy addresses reporters during a Feb. 5 press conference ahead of the Super Bowl. PA Images via Getty Images
Worthy’s lawyers, Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett, released a statement regarding his arrest.
“We are aware of the allegation that led to Mr. Worthy’s arrest,” the statement said. “We are working with law enforcement in Williamson County to ensure they have the benefit of the totality of circumstances that led to this allegation.
“The complainant was asked multiple times over the last two weeks to vacate Mr. Worthy’s residence upon discovery of her infidelity, which a private investigator has video evidence of. She has refused to vacate the residence and made a number of extortive efforts prior to resorting to this baseless allegation against Mr. Worthy. The complainant further destroyed a room in the residence, scratched Mr. Worthy’s face and ripped out parts of his hair, which there is photographic evidence of. Mr. Worthy told law enforcement at the time of the incident that he did not want to press charges against the complainant.
“We will continue to cooperate with Williamson County authorities as we have full faith their thorough investigation will support Mr. Worthy’s innocence.”
Xavier Worthy arrives to Arrowhead Stadium ahead of the AFC Championship game on Jan. 26. Getty Images
Worthy, 21, is from California but starred at Texas before he was Chiefs’ first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Chiefs had four players arrested last season, including another receiver coming off a strong rookie season and Super Bowl: Rashee Rice was arrested once on assault (charge was dropped) and once for his role in a high-speed car crash that caused damage to five vehicles.
