Kansas City Chiefs' Xavier Worthy Arrested Over Alleged Domestic Violence Incident In Texas

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Texas for an alleged assault.

According to online records, Worthy was charged with assault against a family or household member by impeding breathing or circulation.

As of Saturday, March 8, the NFL star is still being held behind bars without bail, and additional details surrounding his arrest haven't been made public. However, several Chiefs fans and NFL viewers have chimed in to share their thoughts.

According to a report from TMZ, Worthy, who joined the Chiefs in 2024 in the first round of the NFL Draft, was arrested on Friday night on suspicion of domestic violence.

Law enforcement explained that the football player would continue being held without bail in the Williamson County jail in Georgetown, Texas, until he saw a judge.

The details surrounding the alleged incident haven't been revealed to the public yet; however, the 21-year-old has been charged with a third-degree felony.

Online, NFL viewers and Chiefs fans have begun sharing their unfiltered thoughts about Worthy and his arrest.

One user expressed frustration with the league for not holding players accountable in situations such as this.

"They need to start kicking guys like this out of the league," they wrote. "It's ridiculous."

A second user called out the Chiefs for keeping players who have had run-ins with the law on their roster and pointed to Rashee Rice, another wide receiver who was arrested in 2024.

"Chiefs players should play in the UFL so they don't have to commit crimes in the off-season," a third person commented.

A fourth user expressed their regret over the alleged encounter and said the news was "so disappointing to hear."

"Not Worthy! Dang," a fifth netizen posted. "We've been cheering him on since [his time at The University of Texas!] This is sad and very disappointing."

Worthy was a first-round selection by the Chiefs in the 2024 NFL Draft. The rookie player led all Chiefs wide receivers in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns in the 2024-2025 season, with 59, 638, and 6, respectively.

The former University of Texas Longhorns player's terrific performance continued in the post-season. Against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LIX, where Worthy and the rest of the Chiefs hoped to make history by winning three Super Bowls in a row, the star player had eight receptions, 157 yards, and two touchdowns.

Although unfortunate, Worthy isn't the only Kansas City Chiefs player dealing with legal issues. In April 2024, Rice, another wide receiver, surrendered to police on charges of aggravated assault after allegedly causing a car crash that involved six vehicles on a Dallas highway.

A month later, the 24-year-old was accused of another assault after law enforcement officials reported the NFL player allegedly assaulted a person in downtown Dallas, ultimately sending them to the hospital.

Rice's mother, Marsha Kearney, also encountered police in 2024 after being charged with package theft. In a video shared online, Kearney is seen wearing a "Momma-Rice" jersey in support of her son as she walks past her neighbor's door before picking up a package and walking away.

According to legal documents, Kearney's case was dismissed; however, she agreed to 24 hours of community service, a theft intervention program, and pay $125 in restitution.

NFL Media Insider Tom Pelissero, who has been covering the league for over two decades, updated his followers on X, formerly Twitter, with a statement from the NFL on Worthy's arrest.

"We are aware of the matter and have been in contact with the [Kansas City Chiefs]," they said.