Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday on a domestic violence charge, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas.
Worthy, 21, was arrested in Georgetown, Texas, and charged with an “assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation,” according to online jail records.
No details of the arrest were posted on the website. CNN has reached out to the sheriff’s office for more information.
Worthy’s attorneys, Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett, told CNN in a statement Saturday that they are aware of the allegations against their client and maintain his innocence.
“We will continue to cooperate with the Williamson County authorities as we have full faith their thorough investigation will support Mr. Worthy’s innocence,” the statement reads.
In statements to CNN on Saturday, the Chiefs said they are “aware and gathering information” while the NFL wrote, “We are aware of the matter and have been in contact with the club.”
Kansas City drafted Worthy out of the University of Texas in Austin in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Parts of Austin, Texas, is in Williamson County.
In his rookie season, Worthy led Kansas City’s wide receivers in catches (59), receiving yards (638) and touchdowns (six). He also had 20 carries for 104 yards with three rushing touchdowns.
In the Chiefs’ 40-22 Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in February, Worthy caught 8 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
This story has been updated with additional information.
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