Dallas Cowboys superstar KaVontae Turpin finally addressed his offseason arrest on misdemeanor marijuana and weapon charges, vowing to learn from his mistakes.
The 28-year-old Turpin was arrested over Fourth of July Weekend on two misdemeanor charges. He was booked on charges of possession of marijuana (less than 2 ounces) and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Turpin was initially pulled over for allegedly driving 97 mph in a 70-mph zone. After being pulled over, authorities noticed a 9mm pistol “in plain view and searched the car, where marijuana was found in the center console.

Turpin opened up about what happened and how he is trying to move forward. He admitted that the arrest was a hard lesson, making him realize the importance of maintaining his image and his responsibilities as a public figure. “I apologize for any inconvenience I have caused to my fans, my team and my family. I understand my responsibilities and am working hard to make things right,” Turpin said.

In March, Turpin signed a three-year, $18 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid special teams player in NFL history.

He needs to avoid further missteps off of the field to make the best of the opportunity he is being given in Dallas.