Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday night on suspicion of a criminal charge of assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation.

Online records show the arrest for the alleged incident occurred Friday in Williamson County, Texas, near Austin where Worthy starred at nearby University of Texas.

"We are aware and gathering information," the Chiefs said in a statement Saturday.

"We are aware of the allegation that led to Mr. Worthy's arrest," attorneys Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett said in a statement. "... The complainant was recently asked to vacate Mr. Worthy's residence upon discovery of her infidelity. She has refused to do so and made a number of extortive efforts prior to resorting 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."

Another Chiefs receiver, Rashee Rice, faced legal trouble last offseason due to his involvement in a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas. He wasn't suspended by the NFL for the incident.

The Chiefs selected Worthy with the No. 28 pick in last year's NFL draft. In his first season, he had 59 receptions for 638 yards and nine total touchdowns. In Kansas City's Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Worthy had eight grabs for 157 yards and two touchdown catches.

Worthy's legal process will now play out as he may face consequences from the criminal justice system, as well as potential discipline from the NFL.

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