This offseason has been far from ordinary for the Kansas City Chiefs as yet another player, Isaiah Buggs, has been arrested. This time, he is facing charges of domestic violence and burglary. Court records indicate that he is being held on a $5,000 bond, although it is unclear if he has been released from custody.
At 27 years old, Buggs was a sixth-round draft pick by the Steelers in 2019. Since then, he has had stints with the Raiders and Lions before joining the Chiefs practice squad in January. He was later signed to the 90-man roster. However, this season has not been without its challenges for Buggs off the field. In addition to his latest arrest, he was also charged last month with misdemeanors in an animal cruelty case. His lawyer claims that these charges are part of a targeted effort to shut down a hookah lounge that Buggs owns in Tuscaloosa.
The Chiefs organization has been dealing with multiple off-field issues this year, including receiver Rashee Rice facing eight pending felony charges related to a street-racing incident in Dallas. These incidents have cast a shadow over the team’s otherwise successful season and raised questions about their culture and values.
