The Kansas City Chiefs have released defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs following his arrest on charges of domestic violence and burglary. The 27-year-old had previously been arrested earlier this year for animal cruelty.
According to reports, Buggs was on a $1.3 million contract with the Chiefs but was let go on Monday following his recent legal troubles. In June, he was accused of dragging the mother of his child down a set of stairs, causing injuries.
Kansas City Chiefs have cut ties with defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs following off-field controversies.
The woman told police that Buggs broke into her home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with a tire iron in the early morning. She claimed that he confronted her upstairs before dragging her down the stairs, causing her to break several clip-on toenails and sustain scratches on her wrist.
Buggs left the scene after the woman said she was calling the police but was later located and arrested in a nearby parking lot. This incident comes just a month after Buggs turned himself in on charges of animal cruelty.
He was accused of leaving two dogs on the back porch of his house, near the University of Alabama, without food or water. One of the dogs, a pitbull, was surrounded by feces and had to be euthanized due to its aggressive behavior and health issues.
The Kansas City Chiefs have been dealing with a string of controversies involving their players this offseason. However, their decision to cut ties with Buggs shows a more decisive approach compared to other instances.
Kansas City Chiefs players Wanya Morris (left) and Chukwuebuka Godrick were also arrested recently.
Rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice has also been embroiled in offseason controversies.
Rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice has also made headlines for his involvement in a road racing incident in Dallas that led to a multi-vehicle crash. Additionally, Wanya Morris and Chukwuebuka Godrick were arrested in Kansas for misdemeanor marijuana possession and could face fines and jail time.
