Domestic Assault Allegation Surfaces Against Patriots Player
Quintayvious Hutchins, a rookie linebacker for the New England Patriots, faces a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a family/household member. The accusation stems from an alleged incident on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Hutchins was formally charged on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with this charge appearing in Massachusetts court records.
Hutchins entered a plea of not guilty at his arraignment in Newton District Court on Wednesday. He was subsequently released on his own recognizance, meaning he was not required to post bail. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for June 29, 2026.
The team is reportedly aware of the situation. A statement from the Patriots indicated they are taking the matter seriously and are in the process of gathering further information, with no further comment offered at this time. Hutchins also left the Patriots' rookie minicamp session on Saturday, May 9, early, citing an undisclosed injury.
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Player Background
Hutchins, 23, is an Alabama native. He played college football at Boston College, where he served as a team captain. He was selected by the Patriots in the seventh round, 247th overall, in the 2026 NFL Draft held in April. Hutchins signed his rookie contract with the team over the weekend prior to the alleged incident.
The alleged altercation reportedly took place at a Boston College dorm. Court documents offer a witness account describing the "choke" as a firm grab to the neck, not strangulation, and the woman involved stated she was "OK" and did not want a photo taken of her neck. Hutchins told officers that he left the situation after an argument concerning food.
