Xavier Worthy on Feb. 5, 2025.Photo:PA Wire/PA Images via Getty
PA Wire/PA Images via Getty
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiverXavier Worthywas arrested in Texas, but he won’t face charges.
The NFL player, 21, was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence on Friday, March 7, perWilliamson County online jail records. The charge is considered a third-degree felony, according to theTexas penal code.
However, on Saturday, March 8, Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick toldThe Austin American-Statesmanthat his office will not be accepting the case after multiple witnesses were spoken to.
“We will continue to evaluate the case. As is our practice with all declines, should you develop additional information indicative of probable cause in this case, our office will consider that information and may present the case at that time to a Williamson County Grand Jury," the statement continued.
Worthy has since been released from police custody.
Xavier Worthy mug shot.Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
Law enforcement toldTMZ— which first reported the news — that Worthy was initially behind held at the Williamson County jail without bail.
Worthy’s lawyers previously said in a statement shared with theThe Houston ChronicleandThe Austin-American Statesmanthat they were “aware of the allegation that led to Mr. Worthy’s arrest” and were “working with law enforcement in Williamson County to ensure they have the benefit of the totality of circumstances that led to this allegation.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“The complainant was recently asked to vacate Mr. Worthy’s residence upon discovery of her infidelity,” Worthy’s attorneys alleged. “She has refused to do so and made a number of extortive efforts prior to resorting to this baseless allegation against Mr. Worthy.”
“We will continue to cooperate with the Williamson County authorities as we have full faith that their thorough investigation will support Mr. Worthy’s innocence,” the lawyers added.
Worthy’s lawyers, Sam Bassett and Chip Lewis, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on March 8, nor did the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office or District Attorney Dick’s office.
Xavier Worthy on Feb. 9, 2025.Cooper Neill/Getty
Cooper Neill/Getty
Worthy recently closed out his rookie season with the Chiefs at the2025 Super Bowlin February. He was drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft as the overall 28th pick after setting the record at the NFL combine for the fastest 40-yard dash, per theAssociated Press
He previously played college football for the Texas Longhorns, where he made 26 career touchdown receptions, which was third all-time in Texas history and was fourth all-time in career receiving yards, according toTheAustin-American Statesman.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go tothehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
source: people.com
