Fans say 'Arrest That Thug' after Cowboys' KaVontae Turpin caught with gun and marijuana
Just a few months ago, KaVontae Turpin was locking in his future with the Cowboys, fresh off a Pro Bowl season and a multi-million-dollar extension. Now? He's sitting in a Collin County jail cell, facing marijuana and firearm charges after a July 6 arrest in Allen, Texas.
Yeah, this one caught fans off guard and let's just say, Cowboys Twitter is in shambles. Let's break down what we know, how fans are reacting, and what this could mean for Dallas' special teams star.
Cowboys WR
and return specialist KaVontae Turpin arrested for marijuana and weapon possession in Allen, Texas
According to multiple reports, Turpin was arrested early Saturday morning (July 6) and booked into the Collin County jail. He's facing two separate charges:
Class B misdemeanor: Possession of less than two ounces of marijuana
Class A misdemeanor: Unlawful carrying of a weapon
He's currently being held on a $1,500 bond, $500 for the weed charge, and $1,000 for the gun.
As of now, there's been no word from the Cowboys, the league, or Turpin himself.
And just to paint the picture here, it's July. Not preseason. Not regular season. Not playoffs. July. Which makes this one sting even more.
This time last year, Turpin was arguably the Cowboys' most electric player on special teams. The 5'9' speedster led the league in kick return average (33.5 yards per return), earned First-Team All-Pro honors, and gave Dallas its longest return TD of the season, a legendary 99-yarder.
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The team rewarded him with a 3-year, $13.5 million extension this past March, betting big on his future not just as a returner, but as a bigger piece of the offense. He had fans buzzing going into 2025.
But now, all that momentum is… well, paused. Hard.
Fans are frustrated and exhausted by another Cowboys off-field headline
Cowboys fans are tired. Every time it seems like the team is building something solid, boom—drama. And this one stings because Turpin had become such a reliable highlight machine.
KaVontae Turpin's arrest has Cowboys fans reliving the team's worst off-field déjà vu
While many are still waiting on more facts before jumping to conclusions, it's safe to say no one's thrilled about the headlines right now.
The Cowboys and
NFL
may wait for legal clarity before making decisions
At the time of this writing, the Cowboys haven't released any public statement on Turpin's arrest. Given that these are misdemeanor charges, the team might let the legal process play out before determining any consequences.
Still, the NFL's personal conduct policy could come into play, and even misdemeanors can trigger discipline depending on context. With training camp set to start in late July, this could become a bigger distraction if things aren't resolved quickly.
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