Patrick Mahomes Sr., father of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, marking at least his third such arrest.
The news, just over a week before the Super Bowl LVIII, has sparked controversy on social media.
Mahomes Sr., a former professional baseball player, played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball.
JUST IN: Patrick Mahomes Sr. Arrested in Texas
– Patrick Mahomes Sr. arrested for driving while intoxicated for the third time, as per online booking records.
– The 53-year-old was arrested in Tyler, Texas on Saturday night; bond expected to be set later today.
– Mahomes Sr.… pic.twitter.com/iMALeR8sfh
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 4, 2024
The incident adds to the off-field distractions the Chiefs have faced this NFL season.
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