As the offseason unfolds for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy, his career finds itself temporarily sidelined by headlines that have nothing to do with football. Worthy, who made waves in his 2024 rookie campaign, has been thrust into a high-stakes personal and legal battle involving his former fiancée, track and field athlete Tia Jones.
The 21-year-old wideout had a promising start in the NFL, putting up 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns, along with an impressive rushing stat line of 104 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries.
His breakout performance in Super Bowl LIX, combined with his blazing speed, earned him praise as one of the league’s most electric young talents. However, recent events have clouded that rising star narrative.
Domestic allegations trigger legal and emotional fallout
Tensions began to boil over when Worthy was arrested earlier this offseason for allegedly assaulting a family member-later revealed to be his ex-fiancee, Tia Jones. Though no formal charges were filed, the incident sparked a flood of allegations and counterclaims that continue to unfold in court and online.
Worthy has since filed a lawsuit against Jones, demanding between $250,000 and $1 million in damages. He alleges that she stole and destroyed $150,000 worth of property, including $30,000 in cash and a gaming console. He also claims Jones physically assaulted him-scratching his face and ripping out parts of his hair during a heated altercation.
Adding to the complexity, Worthy accuses Jones of attempting to extort him by demanding a $2 million home. When he refused, he claims she became violent and destroyed personal property using the key to his Rolls-Royce. Worthy also presented photographic evidence in court to support his claims, including images of damaged property and hair he alleges was torn from his head.
Jones, however, has not remained silent. She responded publicly via Instagram, posting a photo from the SEC Championship with a cryptic but pointed caption: “Proverbs 12:22.”
The Bible verse reads, “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal faithfully are His delight,” suggesting that she believes Worthy is misrepresenting the situation.
Further complicating matters, Jones obtained a protective order against Worthy in March, which was extended by a judge on April 3. Her camp argues she was the victim and that the situation spiraled after she feared for her safety.
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