{"id":23673,"date":"2025-03-08T17:06:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T17:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=23673"},"modified":"2025-03-08T17:06:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T17:06:59","slug":"kansas-city-chiefs-release-statement-as-they-gather-information-on-xavier-worthys-arrest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=23673","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City Chiefs Release Statement As They Gather Information On Xavier Worthy\u2019s Arrest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy has landed the\u00a0<a class=\"mai-link-injected\" href=\"https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>\u00a0in another off-field controversy after his arrest in Texas on an assault charge. Online jail records accuse Worthy of \u201cASSAULT FAM\/HOUSE MEM IMPEDE BREATH\/CIRCULAT,\u201d which typically means he allegedly strangled a family or household member.<\/p>\n<p>In response, a Chiefs spokesperson acknowledged the situation, stating,\u00a0<em>\u201cWe are aware of Xavier Worthy\u2019s arrest and are currently gathering information.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Worthy\u2019s camp has yet to issue a statement regarding the arrest, leaving many questions unanswered. Meanwhile, the\u00a0<a class=\"mai-link-injected\" href=\"https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/nfl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL<\/a>\u00a0plans to investigate, as its Personal Conduct Policy mandates a minimum six-game suspension for assault-related offenses.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-another-potential-suspension-looms-for-the-chiefs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Another Potential Suspension Looms For The Chiefs<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2271656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25566620-1-1024x563.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25566620-1-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25566620-1-595x327.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25566620-1-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25566620-1-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25566620-1-1536x845.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25566620-1-2048x1126.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"Xavier Worthy in Chiefs uniform\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Xavier Worthy (Photo via Mark J. Rebilas\/Imagn Images)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This situation adds to a growing list of concerns for the Chiefs\u2019 receiving corps.\u00a0<a class=\"mai-link-injected\" href=\"https:\/\/www.totalprosports.com\/tag\/rashee-rice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashee Rice<\/a>, another wideout on the roster, is already facing legal trouble after being charged with felonies related to a street racing incident. Now, with Worthy\u2019s arrest, the team could see two receivers sidelined due to disciplinary actions.<\/p>\n<p>Worthy had a strong rookie season, tallying 638 receiving yards and nine total touchdowns. His postseason performance was equally impressive, with 19 receptions for 287 yards and three scores. If suspended, the Chiefs must adjust their offensive strategy heading into the new season.<\/p>\n<div id=\"incontent-ad-1\" class=\"pw-incontent\" data-label=\"Advertisement\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"pw-ad-scroll-container pw-clearfix\" data-pw-in-article=\"true\">\n<div class=\"pw-ad-container-logo\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Former Texas star WR and Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday Night in Williamson County, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Charges: Criminal charge of assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AeRtGcXp74\">pic.twitter.com\/AeRtGcXp74<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelFOX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WillKunkelFOX\/status\/1898383018735067200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>As the investigation unfolds, all eyes will be on the team\u2019s next move and whether Worthy will face disciplinary action from the league or the organization itself. The Chiefs, already dealing with uncertainty at the receiver position, may now have to navigate yet another significant setback.<\/p>\n<p>For now, Kansas City continues to monitor the situation, waiting for further developments before making any definitive decisions regarding Worthy\u2019s status with the team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy has landed the\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0in another off-field controversy after his arrest in Texas on an assault charge. 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