The Troubles of Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Lineman Isaiah Buggs

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has found himself in trouble once again, as he was arrested for the second time in a month. This time, he was booked on a domestic violence/burglary charge in Alabama on Sunday morning and later released on $5,000 bond. Unfortunately, there are no further details available about the arrest at this time. The Chiefs were aware of the situation but have chosen not to comment on the matter.

Previous Charges

Just a month prior to this recent arrest, Buggs turned himself in after being charged with two counts of second-degree animal cruelty in Tuscaloosa. The charges stemmed from the neglect and severe malnourishment of two dogs under his care, which ultimately led to the euthanization of one of the dogs. Buggs’ agent has claimed that his client is the target of an ongoing “subversive campaign” to shut down the hookah lounge he owns in Tuscaloosa.

At 27 years old, Buggs has already played for multiple NFL teams before joining the Chiefs. He spent three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and two with the Detroit Lions before signing with the Chiefs in January as a practice squad player. Despite his troubled past, the Chiefs saw potential and re-signed Buggs to a futures contract in February of this year.

Unfortunately, Buggs is not the only Chiefs player facing legal issues during this offseason. Wide receiver Rashee Rice is currently facing eight felony charges, including six counts of collision involving injury, following a serious six-vehicle crash in Dallas. In addition, offensive linemen Chukwuebuka Godrick and Wanya Morris were arrested last month in Kansas on misdemeanor possession of marijuana charges.

Isaiah Buggs’ recent arrests and legal troubles have raised concerns about his future with the Kansas City Chiefs. It remains to be seen how the team will address these issues and whether Buggs will be able to overcome his off-field problems to continue his NFL career. The Chiefs, along with the rest of the league, will undoubtedly be closely monitoring the situation as it develops.