Report: Jets claim Whitehead off waivers after week of turmoil

Lucky Whitehead has reportedly been claimed off waivers by the New York Jets, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

The Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, and New Orleans Saints also expressed interest the return specialist, according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio.

This caps what will be remembered as one of the worst weeks of Whitehead's career as he goes from the NFC-leading Dallas Cowboys to the Jets, who are expected to have one of the worst rosters in the league.

Whitehead was cut by the Cowboys on Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on a charge of shoplifting in Virginia. However, the warrant was rescinded when police determined they had the wrong man.

The 25-year-old had flight records proving he was not in Virginia at the time of the charge, but, according to his agent, the Cowboys did not believe his innocence.

Whitehead also had his dog stolen and had to pay to get it back earlier this month.