Dallas Cowboys’ KaVontae Turpin Arrested for Marijuana and Weapon Possession
I suspect you didn’t bookmark every sports headline, so here’s a clear-cut summary: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was arrested on Saturday in Allen, Texas, for misdemeanor marijuana possession and unlawful carrying of a weapon. According to Collin County jail records obtained by TMZ, Turpin—now in his third season in the NFL after a standout career at TCU—was booked late Saturday and released on Sunday morning. Law enforcement sources confirm the booking details, while an ESPN report adds that no additional charges are pending at this time.
If you need context, Turpin entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2022 after proving himself in smaller leagues, including a 2022 season with the USFL’s New Jersey Generals. He inked a three-year, $13.5 million contract with the Cowboys in March 2025 and came off career-best marks in catches and receiving yards last season. His growing role on the team made this weekend’s incident an unwelcome distraction for both the receiver and the franchise.
I’ll break it down further since you might be worried about how this impacts Turpin’s availability. Most NFL teams view misdemeanor marijuana offenses as internal matters, handled through fines and league-mandated substance-abuse counseling rather than automatic suspensions. As for the weapon charge, Texas law treats “unlawful carrying of a weapon” as a class A misdemeanor unless specific aggravating factors are present. In Turpin’s case, public records show no allegations of violence tied to the firearm, making a harsher penalty unlikely—though the Cowboys’ front office will monitor the situation closely.
Before you ask, yes, I reached out to Turpin’s representatives. As of this writing, there’s been no official statement from the receiver or his camp. The Cowboys organization, per a team spokesperson, is aware of the arrest and gathering facts to decide on any internal discipline. Given the timing—midoffseason—fans and analysts will be watching if Turpin can stay focused as training camp approaches.
For your peace of mind, here’s the short version: Turpin is out on bond, no serious legal fallout is expected, but the incident adds another headline to keep you scrolling. Consider this your crash course on the who, what, when, and why of KaVontae Turpin’s weekend arrest. Now that I’ve laid it all out, I trust you’re caught up.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ.com
ESPN.com
Collin County Jail Records
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