Cowboys’ KaVontae Turpin Arrested On Misdemeanor Drug, Gun Charges

KaVontae Turpin, an All-Pro kick returner for the Dallas Cowboys, was placed under arrest Saturday over two misdemeanor charges, per online records. The Allen Police Department in Texas made the arrest.

The 28-year-old Turpin was taken to the Collin County Jail, getting hit with possession of marijuana (less than 2 ounces) and unlawful carrying of a weapon charges.

After he posted a $1,500 bond Sunday, Turpin was released from jail. (RELATED: Bills’ Maxwell Hairston Hit With Sexual Assault Allegations)

Also a wide receiver, Turpin inked a three-year, $18 million contract extension with Dallas back in March.

In the dynamic kickoff’s first year, Turpin led the NFL in return average yards with a 33.5 tally, taking one for a 99-yard touchdown in a game taking on the Washington Commanders. Since the merger in 1970, Turpin has recorded the second-highest average in the National Football League. Turpin also has a punt return touchdown on his resume, placing himself as the only player in the NFL in the 2025 campaign with kick and punt return TDs.

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Cowboys WR Kavontae Turpin was arrested this morning by police on illegal marijuana and gun charges.

Turpin was charged with a Class B Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana and a Class A Misdemeanor Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. pic.twitter.com/5n7Knr9Dfk

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 6, 2025

Making franchise history, Turpin is the first Cowboy to have touchdowns via receiving, kickoff and punt in a single season. On his stat sheet, he raked in a career-high 31 catches for 420 receiving yards and two touchdowns, which featured a 64-yard bomb.