NFL star wide receiver KaVontae Turpin arrested in Texas on weapon, marijuana charges

He is currently the highest-paid special teams player in the NFL, according to CBS Sports

Published: July 6, 2025 5:50pm

NFL star wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was arrested on weapon and marijuana charges in Allen, Texas on Sunday.

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed him to an $18 million, three-year contract a few months ago.

Turpin is currently the highest-paid special teams player in the NFL, according to CBS Sports.

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