AceShowbiz - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested in Georgetown, Texas. The 21-year-old NFL player was taken into custody on the night of March 7 by officers at the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

His charge involves "impeding the normal breathing or blood circulation" of a family or household member, which under Texas law is defined as applying pressure to the person's throat, neck, or obstructing their mouth or nose.

Worthy's attorneys, Sam Bassett and Chip Lewis, argue that the allegations are unfounded. They claim that Worthy had asked the complainant to leave his residence following the discovery of her infidelity, which she refused to do. The attorneys also allege that the complainant engaged in extortion tactics and caused property damage.

"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. Worthy told law enforcement at the time of the incident he did not want to press charges against the complainant," the attorneys said in a statement.

Worthy remains in Williamson County jail without bail and is expected to appear before a judge soon. If convicted, he faces two to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Both the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL have acknowledged awareness of the situation. A Chiefs spokesperson stated, "We are aware and gathering information," while the NFL noted that they have been in contact with the team.

Drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Worthy had a promising rookie season with the Chiefs. He set records at the NFL combine and became one of the team's standout players, leading wide receivers in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns during the regular season. He also made significant contributions in the playoffs, including an impressive performance in the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles.