The Kansas City Chiefs have decided to sever ties with defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs following a series of legal troubles this offseason, as reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on Monday.
The situation began to unfold in late May when Buggs voluntarily turned himself into police custody in response to two misdemeanor warrants issued against him.
These warrants accused Buggs of animal cruelty, an allegation that has since stirred considerable controversy. Following his surrender, he was released on bond. Buggs’ agent has since asserted that these charges are part of a broader “subversive campaign” aimed at pressuring Buggs to shut down several hookah lounges he owns in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, suggesting that there might be underlying motives to the legal actions taken against him.
The complications for Buggs escalated on June 17 when he was arrested and faced charges of second-degree domestic violence and second-degree burglary.
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According to the charges, Buggs allegedly broke into an apartment where the mother of his child resides and forcibly dragged her down the stairs.
This serious incident led to the revocation of his bond, resulting in Buggs remaining in jail as the legal proceedings continue to develop.
At that time, the Kansas City Chiefs refrained from making any public comments regarding the incident.
Just over a week after this latest arrest, the Chiefs have opted to release Buggs from the team.
His tenure with the reigning Super Bowl champions was brief; he joined the team’s practice squad in early January and had yet to play in any official games or record a snap with the team. This move marks a significant and rapid downturn in Buggs’ professional career, reflecting the swift and often unforgiving nature of team responses to legal issues involving their players.
The Chiefs’ decision underscores the organization’s stance on maintaining a certain standard of conduct and the serious repercussions that legal entanglements can have on a player’s career in the NFL.