Xavier Worthy's assault charge dismissed, lawyer confirms

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - An assault charge for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy has been dismissed hours after he was arrested in Georgetown, Texas on Friday.

Xavier Worthy Charge Dismissed

What we know:

Worthy was arrested on Friday and charged with assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, according to online court records.

Worthy's lawyer, Chip Lewis, confirmed to FOX 7 that the receiver's assault charge was dismissed on Saturday.

Online records show that Worthy was released from the Williamson County Jail.

Williamson County is located outside of Austin. 

Worthy attended the University of Texas.

What they're saying:

Worthy's lawyers, Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett, released a statement to FOX 7 shortly after their client's arrest.

"We are aware of the allegation that led to Mr. Worthy’s arrest. We are working with law enforcement in Williamson County to ensure they have the benefit of the totality of circumstances that led to this allegation.

The complainant was asked multiple times over the last two weeks to vacate Mr. Worthy’s residence upon discovery of her infidelity, which a private investigator has video evidence of. She has refused to vacate the residence and made a number of extortive efforts prior to resorting to this baseless allegation against Mr. Worthy. 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. Mr. Worthy told law enforcement at the time of the incident he did not want to press charges against the complainant.

We will continue to cooperate with Williamson County authorities as we have full faith their thorough investigation will support Mr. Worthy’s innocence."

Prior to the update about the charges, the Chiefs said in a statement to Fox News Digital, "We are aware and gathering information." 

What we don't know:

Information about what led to Worthy being charged in the first place and the decision to dismiss those charges have not been released.

This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 7 Austin for more information.

Xavier Worthy

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 09: Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images

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The backstory:

Xavier Worthy, 21, was drafted with the 28th pick in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Worthy had a standout career for the Longhorns, earning All-Big 12 honors three times.

In his rookie season with the Chiefs, he scored 9 touchdowns.

In the Super Bowl, Worthy had eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.