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Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy arrested on assault charge

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday night on a family domestic violence charge in Texas.

Per jail records from Williamson County, Texas, Worthy was charged with assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation.

The charge is a third-degree felony in Texas and is punishable with a sentence of two to 10 years in prison and a fine not to exceed $10,000.

Under Texas law, impeding breathing includes “intentionally, knowingly or recklessly impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of the person by applying pressure to the person’s throat or neck or by blocking the person’s nose or mouth.”

“We are aware and gathering information,” the Chiefs said in a statement Saturday morning, per NFL Network.

The situation involving Worthy makes the second straight offseason that a Chiefs wide receiver has found trouble off the field. Rashee Rice was arrested in April for his involvement in a multi-car crash while racing a Lamborghini in Dallas.

Worthy, 21, bolted out of the blocks and set an NFL Scouting Combine record with a time of 4.21 in the 40-yard dash. He was selected by the Chiefs with the 28th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

He had 59 catches for 638 yards and six touchdowns and rushed for three more scores.

Worthy had three touchdown receptions in the playoffs, including two in the second half of the Chiefs’ 40-22 setback to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

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Jul 28, 2023; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite talks with linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) and linebacker Frank Clark (55) and linebacker Randy Gregory (5) during training camp at Centura Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Report: Broncos assistant accused of assaulting officer

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Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was accused of assaulting a police officer over the weekend in Denver, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Wilhoite, 38, was booked in the Denver jail on Sunday on a no-bond hold. He has a court appearance Monday on a charge of suspicion of second-degree assault of a police officer, per reports.

The Broncos issued a statement saying that they are aware of the situation and in the process of gathering more information.

The alleged incident reportedly occurred after Wilhoite dropped someone off at the Denver International Airport.

Wilhoite joined the Broncos’ staff in 2023 after previously working for head coach Sean Payton as a defensive assistant and special teams assistant from 2019-20. He was the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Chargers from 2021-22.

Wilhoite played linebacker in the NFL for six seasons, registering 298 tackles and four interceptions in 79 games (45 starts) with the San Francisco 49ers (2012-16) and Seattle Seahawks (2017).

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Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Cleveland (66) looks on during warm ups before the game against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Report: Ravens OL Ben Cleveland facing DUI charge

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Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland was arrested in Georgia last week for suspicion of drunk driving, TMZ Sports reported Monday.

According to arrest documents, the 26-year-old Cleveland was pulled over at 10:25 p.m. ET in Milledgeville, Ga., on Feb. 12 after his Ford F-250 truck nearly swerved into a ditch.

Cleveland told officers he consumed “3-4 beers” before getting behind the wheel. He failed a field sobriety test and recorded a blood-alcohol level of 0.178, more than twice the 0.08 legal limit, according to police.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office issued citations for DUI and failure to maintain his lane, per the report.

A third-round pick by Baltimore out of Georgia in 2021, Cleveland played in all 17 games for the Ravens during the 2024 regular season. He has played in 54 career games (seven starts).

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Nov 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kadarius Toney (87) rushes against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

WR Kadarius Toney arrested, allegedly strangled woman

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Veteran NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney was arrested last week on allegations that he strangled a woman during a January dispute, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

Toney, 26, was arrested and booked on Feb. 6 on counts of aggravated assault-strangulation and obstructing/harassing 911 calls, according to police records in Douglas County, Ga. His bond was set at $25,000 on each count, and he was not in custody on Feb. 7, according to county records.

Court documents viewed by media outlets said Toney squeezed the women’s neck “with enough force to cause her to be unable to breath, leave red marks on her neck and cause Petechial Hemorrhaging in her eyes” during a Jan. 14 incident in Douglasville, Ga.

Toney allegedly took her phone to keep her from calling authorities, TMZ reported.

Warrants were issued on Jan. 15.

Toney spent part of last season with the Cleveland Browns, who signed him on Sept. 9. He alternated between the practice squad and active roster. He had zero catches on one target as well as two rushing attempts for minus-4 yards in three games.

He was released on Dec. 10, two days after a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in which Toney was penalized 15 yards for taunting after a punt return and also muffed a punt.

Injuries and off-field issues have marred Toney’s career. The New York Giants selected him with the 20th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Florida.

Toney has 82 career receptions for 760 yards and three touchdowns as well as 23 rushing attempts for 115 yards and one TD in 35 regular-season games (10 starts) for the Giants (2021-22), Kansas City Chiefs (2022-23) and Browns (2024).

He also has seven catches for 50 yards and one touchdown in three playoff games for the Super Bowl champion Chiefs in 2022. Kansas City released him on Aug. 27, 2024.

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Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns receiver Johntay Cook II (1) celebrates a touchdown catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Former Texas WR Johntay Cook II facing theft charge

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Former Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II was arrested on Tuesday morning on misdemeanor charges of property theft and interference of public duties.

Cook, a five-star recruit in the Class of 2023 out of DeSoto, Texas, was being held at a correctional center in Fort Worth, Texas, according to inmate intake records.

Cook left the Longhorns midway through the 2024 season and entered the transfer portal. He announced he was transferring to Washington on Dec. 28 before re-entering the portal on Jan. 14.

He appeared in 20 games at Texas from 2023-24, catching 16 passes for 273 yards with two touchdowns. Both of his scores came in a 56-7 win against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

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Oct 20, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) tackles Los Angeles Rams tight end Hunter Long (84) at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Raiders DE Charles Snowden arrested on misdemeanor DUI charge

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden was arrested on charges of driving under the influence earlier this week.

Officers booked Snowden into the Clark County Detention Center early Tuesday morning after police responded to reports of a “suspicious vehicle.”

Snowden, 26, received a misdemeanor DUI charge as a first-time offender and was released without bond on Wednesday.

“Mr. Snowden will be entering a not guilty plea and we will respond in court, which is the appropriate forum,” Snowden’s attorneys David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld said in a statement Thursday, according to KLAS.

Snowden has played in all 13 games (seven starts) in his first season with the Raiders (2-11), recording 30 tackles, six quarterback hits and 1.5 sacks.

Undrafted out of Virginia in 2021, he played in two games for the Chicago Bears that season before spending time on the practice squads of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022) and Raiders (2023).

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Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (15) celebrates after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Rams WR Demarcus Robinson arrested on suspicion of DUI

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Hours after making a touchdown reception on “Sunday Night Football,” Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, the California Highway Patrol announced Monday.

Per the police report, Robinson was driving a Dodge sedan in excess of 100 mph on US-101 at 5:13 a.m. on Monday in Woodland Hills, Calif.

Officers stated the Robinson showed “objective signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment.” He was issued a citation before being released to “a responsible party,” per the CHP.

The Rams did not make an immediate statement in the aftermath of the news, according to NFL.com.

Robinson caught a 2-yard scoring pass in the third quarter of the Rams’ 37-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. His only other reception in the contest went for 13 yards.

The 30-year-old veteran is in his ninth NFL season, his second with the Rams. He has 26 receptions for 384 yards and six touchdowns through 11 games (all starts) this year.

The Chiefs selected Robinson in the fourth round of the 2016 draft out of Florida. He spent six years in Kansas City, helping the team win the Super Bowl after the 2019 season. Robinson played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2022.

In 141 career NFL games (62 starts), Robinson has 245 catches for 2,892 yards and 26 scores.

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Sep 25, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio leaves the field after the commanders' game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wisconsin’s Jack Del Rio, former NFL coach, arrested for OWI

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Wisconsin staffer and former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio was arrested last week for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

According to Madison police, Del Rio’s car hit a street sign, broke a fence and came to a stop in a yard at about 12:35 a.m. local time on Friday.

Del Rio, 61, was taken by police to a local hospital for a blood draw, according to the incident report.

“Wisconsin athletics is aware of the incident involving football staff member Jack Del Rio,” the school said in a statement. “We take matters like this very seriously and we are continuing to gather information.”

Del Rio joined Badgers head coach Luke Fickell’s staff this season as a senior advisor.

Del Rio was the head coach of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars from 2003-11 and the then-Oakland Raiders from 2015-17, compiling an overall record of 93-94.

He has also worked as the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers (2002), Denver Broncos (2012-14) and the Washington Commanders (2020-23).

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Jul 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Ex-NFL QB Jay Cutler facing DUI, other charges in Tennessee

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Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler is facing multiple charges after his arrest Thursday night in Franklin, Tenn.

Cutler, 41, was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, implied consent, possession of a handgun while under the influence, and failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision, according to police.

He was booked into the Williamson County jail and released on a $5,000 bond.

According to The Tennessean, Cutler was involved in a two-vehicle accident around 5 p.m. Thursday. The driver of the other car told police that Cutler offered him $2,000 not to call authorities and tried to flee the scene. That driver, a 61-year-old man, complained of back pain and transported himself to the hospital.

Cutler was arrested after officers noticed a strong odor of alcohol while talking with him and said the ex-player had bloodshot eyes and slurred his words, per The Tennessean.

He admitted to officers that he had consumed “a little bit” of alcohol but refused a field sobriety test. Blood was drawn at a local hospital, per the report.

Cutler was drafted No. 11 overall out of Vanderbilt by the Broncos in 2006 and spent 12 seasons in the league with Denver (2006-08), the Chicago Bears (2009-16) and Miami Dolphins (2017). He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2008.

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Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) drives in to score a touchdown after pulling in a pass from Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Tennessee Tech in Athens, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Georgia WR Colbie Young facing battery charge

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Georgia wideout Colbie Young was jailed Tuesday morning on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault of an unborn child.

The Binghamton, N.Y., native, who transferred to the Bulldogs in December following two seasons at Miami, was booked into the Athens-Clarke County Jail at 4:18 a.m. ET on a bond of $2,500, according to records obtained by ESPN.

A Georgia athletic department spokesman told ESPN that “this is a pending legal matter” and “we will have no further comment at this time.”

According to a police incident report, a 20-year-old woman, who identified herself as Young’s former girlfriend, told authorities that she visited his apartment around midnight to discuss their relationship.

The argument allegedly became heated and the woman claimed that Young got physical when she tried to leave. “She said that he picked her up and began to squeeze her torso and abdomen very hard. She said she felt like (Young) was trying to harm her,” read the police report.

Police observed bruising and discoloration on the woman’s chest and abdomen and transported her to an Athens hospital for treatment.

Young’s attorney, Kim Stephens, provided a statement to ESPN.

“Colbie Young was arrested last night after he asked his ex-girlfriend to leave his apartment,” Stephens said. “He did not make physical contact with her in any way that could ever be considered a crime. I expect Mr. Young to be fully exonerated once our investigation is complete and the truth revealed.”

Young has 11 catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns through five games for the No. 5 Bulldogs (4-1, 2-1 SEC). He caught 79 passes for 939 yards and 10 TDs in 22 games with the Hurricanes from 2022-23.

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