Dallas Cowboys All-Professional kick returner KaVontae Turpin was arrested Saturday by the Allen (Texas) Police Division and is dealing with two misdemeanor costs, based on on-line information.
Turpin, 28, was booked into the Collin County Jail on costs of possession of marijuana (lower than 2 ounces) and illegal carrying of a weapon.
He was launched from custody Sunday after posting $1,500 bond.
Turpin, who additionally performs broad receiver, signed a three-year, $18 million extension with the Cowboys in March.
He led the NFL in return common (33.5 yards) within the first yr of the dynamic kickoff and took one 99 yards for a landing in opposition to the Washington Commanders. His common was the second highest within the league because the 1970 merger. He additionally had a punt return for a landing, changing into the one participant within the league final season with kick and punt returns for scores.
Turpin additionally turned the primary Cowboy to have punt, kickoff and receiving touchdowns in a single season. He caught a career-high 31 passes for 420 yards and two scores, together with a 64-yarder.
Data from ESPN’s Todd Archer was used on this report.