Mahomes’ Dad DWI Arrest Sparks Super Bowl Drama

In Tyler, Texas, Patrick Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has been arrested for at least the third time on charges of driving while intoxicated, according to jail records. This legal issue has surfaced just as the younger Mahomes is gearing up to lead his team in the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers.

Patrick Mahomes Sr., 54, was taken into custody on Saturday night in Tyler, and his bond was set at $10,000. He was released on Sunday, as per records from Smith County, Texas jail.

Despite attempts to seek comments, Mahomes’ attorney did not immediately respond to a voicemail from The Associated Press.

This arrest has occurred slightly over a week before Mahomes Jr. is set to lead the Chiefs against San Francisco in Las Vegas, as they aim to secure another Super Bowl championship. As Mahomes Jr. faces questions during Super Bowl media night on Monday, the potential distraction caused by his father’s arrest may become a notable storyline leading up to the game.

Records from Smith County reveal that Mahomes Sr. faced the same charge in 2019, resulting in a 40-day jail sentence.