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Kansas City Chiefs release former Alabama DL Isaiah Buggs

The Kansas City Chiefs recently released former Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs.

One former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman became a free agent on Monday. The Kansas City Chiefs decided to part ways with defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs.

This news come after Buggs was arrested multiple times during the 2024 offseason in Tuscaloosa.

Buggs has been in the NFL since 2019 when he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since his career began in 2019, Buggs has played for the Steelers, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, and Chiefs. Over the course of his career, Buggs has recorded 89 tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble.

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Chiefs are reportedly releasing DL Isaiah Buggs following multiple offseason arrests

Kansas City #Chiefs are reportedly releasing DL Isaiah Buggs following multiple offseason arrests | @EdEastonJr

The brief Kansas City Chiefs tenure for Isaiah Buggs appears to have ended without suiting up for the team in a game. The 27-year-old defensive lineman is expected to be released, according to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero.

“The Chiefs have informed DL Isaiah Buggs they’re releasing him, per source,” Pelissero posted to his X account early Monday morning. The reported release follows two arrests of the former Alabama standout over the past few weeks in his hometown. Tuscaloosa Patch reported that Buggs was recently charged with burglary on June 16th after dealing with an arrest for animal cruelty last month.

The former sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft played three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the last two with the Detroit Lions before signing with the Chiefs as a practice squad player in January. He never played a down for Kansas City but signed a futures contract in February, hoping to make the team in training camp.

The Chiefs’ offseason is quickly ending, with training camp only weeks away as they will try to eliminate any more distractions on their journey to a potential three-peat.

Ex-Steelers DL Isaiah Buggs charged with second-degree burglary/domestic violence

3 weeks after ex-Steelers DL Isaiah Buggs was charged with animal cruelty, he’s back in hot water again.

Three weeks after former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was charged with animal cruelty, he’s back in hot water again. According to the Tuscaloosa Patch, Buggs was charged with second-degree domestic violence and burglary on June 16, and his bond was revoked on Monday.

Patch sources state that “the incident allegedly involved a physical altercation between Buggs and an ex-girlfriend.”

Selected by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft, Buggs played three seasons in Pittsburgh and two for the Detroit Lions. In January, he signed with Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.

Buggs, 27, signed a reserve/future contract with Kansas City in the offseason.

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Chiefs DL Isaiah Buggs was hit with another criminal charge over the weekend

Kansas City #Chiefs DL Isaiah Buggs was hit with another criminal charge over the weekend | @EdEastonJr

The unfortunate news continues to pour in this offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs as off-the-field issues make headlines for another weekend. Defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has yet to play in a game for the Chiefs, but he’s already been busy in the news.

According to reporter Ryan Phillips of the Tuscaloosa Patch, the 27-year-old was charged with burglary on Sunday.

“Tuscaloosa County Jail records show former Tide defensive lineman and Kansas City Chief Isaiah Buggs was arrested for burglary on Sunday,” said Phillips in a post on his X account.

According to Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office records, Buggs was released on $5,000 bond.

Buggs is already facing legal issues, having been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty last month. Animal control officers reportedly found a gray and white pit bull and a black Rottweiler on a screened-in back porch without food or access to water.

The former Alabama Crimson Tide standout hopes to stick with Kansas City after stops with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions. Buggs remains listed on the Chiefs’ 90-man roster after signing a futures deal in February.

Ex-Lions DT Isaiah Buggs arrested again

Ex-Lions DT Isaiah Buggs arrested for the second time this offseason

The troubles keep piling up for former Lions defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs. Now with the Kansas City Chiefs, the DT was arrested early Sunday on charges of domestic violence and burglary in Alabama.

It’s the second time this offseason Buggs has been arrested in his home state of Alabama. Earlier this spring, Buggs faced charges related to animal cruelty for neglected dogs on his property.

Buggs started 13 games for Detroit in 2022 and was a key member of the DL rotation. He played less in 2023 before the Lions released him before the end of the season.

 

Chiefs DL Isaiah Buggs charged with animal cruelty

Kansas City Chiefs DL Isaiah Buggs is facing animal cruelty charges in Alabama. | @EdEastonJr

As the Kansas City Chiefs continue with another week of organized team activities, more off-the-field drama is clouding their training. The latest revolves around defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs, who has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty in Alabama.

The Tuscaloosa Police Department received a report that two dogs were left on the back porch of a home being rented by Buggs. Officers and animal control reportedly found a gray and white pit bull and a black Rottweiler on a screened-in back porch without food or water access.

Buggs turned himself in on Thursday and was formally charged and released on bond.

“Under no circumstance does Mr. Buggs condone the mistreatment of any animal,” Buggs’ agent, Trey Robinson, said in a statement to ESPN. “The dogs at issue did not belong to him, and he was unaware they remained at the property in question.”

Buggs played three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the last two with the Detroit Lions before signing with the Chiefs in January as a practice squad player. He has never played a down for Kansas City but signed a futures contract in February.

Ex-Lions DT Isaiah Buggs charged with animal cruelty

Ex-Lions DT Isaiah Buggs charged with animal cruelty dealing with dogs on his property in Alabama

Former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs is facing charges of animal cruelty for his handling of dogs on his Alabama property. Buggs, who played collegiately at Alabama, was arrested in Tuscaloosa after emaciated, starving and neglected dogs were found at his address.

From the report by Ryan Phillips of the Tuscaloosa Patch,

The petition goes on to say that when TPD and the City of Tuscaloosa’s Animal Control officers arrived, they found a grey and white pitbull on the screened-in back porch surrounded in feces, with no access to food or water.

What’s more, those responding reported finding a black Rottweiler mix locked in a metal cage in direct sunlight with no access to food or water.

Buggs was a full-time starter in the 2022 season for Detroit and played reasonably well in his first season with the Lions. However, his star faded in 2023 and Buggs was benched and then waived before the end of the season. There were low-level grumblings about his lack of playing time and position on the depth chart that contributed to his fall from grace in Detroit.

His current team, the Kansas City Chiefs, has yet to comment or act publicly on Buggs’ arrest.

Kansas City Chiefs sign former Alabama defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs to a futures contract

Former Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has signed a futures contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. Buggs joined the Chiefs practice squad toward the end of the regular season.

Former Alabama defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was a member of the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs this past season. The Mississippi native will remain with the Chiefs organization for the forseeable future after signing a futures contract with the team on Tuesday.

A futures contract is a contract that secures an NFL player to a team for the future. That player is not under contract until the start of the following league season, however.

For Buggs, this is a good opportunity for him to catapult his career. The former JUCO standout has spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions over the course of his NFL career.

In five seasons, Buggs has recorded 89 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two sacks. In 56 games played, Buggs has made 23 starts.

It will be interesting to watch and see how Buggs’ professional career ensues in Kansas City. This seems like a good opportunity for him at this stage in his career.

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At least one former Alabama player will win a Super Bowl ring, but there’s a twist

The Chiefs and the 49ers will face off in the Super Bowl, which means it’s a guarantee that one Alabama player will be on the winning team… but there’s an interesting twist.

Alabama is the leader among all colleges with active players in the NFL. For that reason, it’s not a surprise to hear that both teams participating in Super Bowl LVIII have former Crimson Tide players within their organization.

The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will square off for the title, which means one Alabama alum is guaranteed a Super Bowl ring. However, it comes with an interesting twist.

The two former Tide players who could win a ring are defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs of the Chiefs and tight end Cameron Latu of the 49ers.

The previously mentioned twist is that neither of them will be playing in the game.

Buggs is on the Chiefs’ practice squad and Latu suffered a leg injury in late August and was placed on the injured reserve.

Technically speaking, there won’t be any former Alabama players playing in the Super Bowl, but one will get a ring.

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Former Alabama DL Isaiah Buggs signs with Chiefs practice squad

Former Alabama Isaiah Buggs was signed to the Chiefs practice squad on Thursday. Buggs was waived by the Detroit Lions on Tuesday.

One former Alabama player got a new opportunity on Thursday. Defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. Earlier in the week, Buggs was waived by the Detroit Lions.

Buggs has been in the NFL since 2019. He was drafted in the sixth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers. There, he spent three seasons. Buggs 31 tackles and two tackles for loss.

After being released by the Steelers, he briefly played for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Soon after, he was signed by the Lions. In two seasons with the Lions, Buggs made 16 starts. He tallied 58 tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for loss.

Now, Buggs has the opportunity to earn a spot on the Chiefs’ active roster heading into the playoffs.

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