The Dallas Cowboys have a player to worry about with a few weeks remaining before training camp begins in July, after an All-Pro wide receiver was arrested and allegedly faces two misdemeanor charges, per multiple reports.
The Cowboys are set to begin training camp on July 22.
Per Briauna Brown of CBS News, KaVontae Turpin was arrested in Allen, Texas, on Sunday and faces two charges.
“Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was arrested in Allen Sunday morning for weapon and marijuana charges, according to Collin County court records,” Brown wrote. “Turpin, 28, was booked into the Collin County jail for possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon, two misdemeanors, records show. His bond amount was listed at $500.”
The Dallas Cowboys have not commented on the matter
The Cowboys have not commented on the matter. It’s unclear if Dallas or the league will take any action before the legal process plays out, as is typical during an investigation.
Per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the charges will likely catch the league’s attention.
“Both charges will trigger potential scrutiny under NFL policies,” Florio wrote. “Marijuana doesn’t result in the same punishment that it once did. However, he’ll likely be subjected to enhanced testing and potential fines for positive tests.
“Suspensions are very rare, and very hard to earn, under the current substance-abuse policy.”
WR KaVontae Turpin is a key return man
Turpin, a standout at TCU, played football in the USFL before the Cowboys signed him to a three-year deal in 2022. He signed another three-year deal with Dallas in March worth $13.5 million. He earned All-Pro honors in 2024 and Pro Bowl nominations for the 2022 and 2024 seasons.
Turpin has played in 17 games and started in two games as a receiver. He has recorded 44 receptions for 556 yards and five touchdowns during his time in the league.
He returned one punt kickoff for a touchdown and one punt return for a touchdown in 2024. He has a 29.4 kickoff return average and an average of 9.5 yards returned per punt.
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