The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested in Texas on a charge of driving while intoxicated – his third such offence – according to jail records. The arrest comes less than a week before the younger Mahomes leads his team into the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers.
Patrick Mahomes Sr, 54, was arrested on Saturday night in Tyler, Texas, and his bond was set at $10,000. He was released on Sunday, according to records from Smith County. If found guilty, he could face up to ten years in prison.
Mahomes Sr’s attorney had not responded to requests for comment at the time of reporting. The incident is likely to be a topic of discussion during Super Bowl media night on Monday, as reporters question the quarterback about potential distractions ahead of the game.
This is not the first time Mahomes Sr has faced such a charge; he was arrested for DWI in 2019 and sentenced to 40 days in jail. He played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball as a pitcher for teams including the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers.
