Cowboys’ KaVontae Turpin arrested on marijuana and weapons charges in Texas

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was arrested in Texas on marijuana and weapons charges on Saturday. 

The speedy receiver and return specialist for Dallas is facing a pair of misdemeanor charges after being arrested and booked into Collin County Jail, per The Dallas Morning News. 

Turpin faces possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon, both being misdemeanors in Texas. Jail records also confirm that Turpin was released from jail on Sunday.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) makes a reception during the third quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. (Andrew Dieb/Imagn Images)

There are no further specifics on Turpin’s incident or whether he will face any discipline from the Cowboys or the NFL.

This isn’t the first time Turpin has dealt with off-the-field legal issues, as he was kicked off his TCU Horned Frogs squad due to assault charges, which he pleaded guilty to in college.

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Turpin ended up going undrafted out of college, where he played in several leagues before ultimately landing with the Cowboys in 2022.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) catches a ball during pregame against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium. (Tim Heitman-Imagn Images)

He ended up finding a solid home there, earning two Pro Bowl nods during his three seasons, most of which were due to his ability to make magic happen on special teams. 

He was a first-team All-Pro last season after totaling a league-high 904 return yards on kickoffs with one touchdown. He also had a punt return and 187 yards on those kicks last season. 

Turpin can also provide some breakout speed when Dak Prescott gets him the ball, hauling in 31 receptions for 420 yards with two touchdowns.

Dallas Cowboys return specialist KaVontae Turpin was arrested and charged in Texas on Saturday.  (Collin County Jail; IMAGN)

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The Cowboys will open training camp on July 21, beginning their preparation for their Week 1 matchup — a “Thursday Night Football” bout to kick off the NFL season against the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles.

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