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Cowboys Returner KaVontae Turpin Arrested on Marijuana and Weapon Misdemeanor Charges

His release on bond prompts a Cowboys review, with the NFL personal conduct policy hanging in the balance.

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Overview

  • Turpin was taken into custody July 5 in Allen, Texas, and booked on a Class B misdemeanor for under two ounces of marijuana and a Class A misdemeanor for unlawful carrying of a weapon.
  • He posted a $1,500 bond on July 6 and was released from the Collin County Jail later that day.
  • The 28-year-old signed a three-year, $18 million extension with Dallas in March after earning All-Pro return specialist honors in 2024.
  • The Cowboys and the NFL are assessing possible discipline under the league’s personal conduct policy as legal proceedings move forward.
  • The arrest reignites scrutiny of Turpin’s off-field history, including his 2018 dismissal from TCU over domestic violence allegations.