Greg Wesley of the Kansas City Chiefs was arrested Thursday for allegedly threatening to punch a bouncer outside a local bar.

According to police, Wesley grew "upset and belligerent" when refused entry by bouncer Andrew Lord.

Wesley allegedly lunged at Lord with a fist in the air before being restrained by a second bouncer.

Greg Wesley was arrested Thursday. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Greg Wesley was arrested Thursday. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

The 27-year old safety was arrested by police a few blocks away from Blonde, where is he now banned.

Wesley posted $500 US bail upon being cited with attempt to inflict injury.

He will appear in municipal court on May 2.

Wesley had 82 tackles and a team-high six interceptions in 16 starts this season, his sixth since being drafted in the third round - 85th overall - out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff in 2000.

He has totalled 563 tackles, 26 interceptions, six sacks and four fumble recoveries in 89 NFL games, all with Kansas City.

with files from Sports Network