The headlines hit hard this week: NFL offensive lineman Shaq Mason has been arrested following shocking allegations involving the mother of his child. The charges? Assault and battery. But that’s only the start of what police are calling a violent and frightening early-morning encounter.
According to Franklin, Tennessee police, the 31-year-old former Super Bowl champion broke into the woman’s home at exactly 3:11 a.m. on Wednesday. What happened next is raising serious questions — and concern. Police say Mason choked the woman and threatened to kill her. The woman’s identity has not been made public.
But the incident didn’t end there. Officials also allege Mason sent her a selfie, paired with a chilling message that read: “I’m gonna kill you.” Responding officers reportedly documented a “fresh laceration” on the woman’s bottom lip, according to TMZ Sports.
Mason was arrested later during a traffic stop. His bond has been set at $150,000.
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 2x Super Bowl champion Shaq Mason has been arrested on domestic violence charges.
“Mason was booked on several charges — one count of aggravated assault, one count of aggravated burglary, one count of harassment and one count of driving on a suspended… pic.twitter.com/ldrM8gfTYp
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The charges he faces are serious: one count of aggravated assault, one count of aggravated burglary, one count of harassment, and one count of driving on a suspended license.
No official statement has been released by Mason’s representatives. Fox News Digital confirmed they have reached out for comment, but as of now, there’s been no response.
The arrest has stunned the NFL community and fans alike. Mason, who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, carved out a strong career on the offensive line — most notably with the New England Patriots. There, he protected Tom Brady and helped secure two Super Bowl victories. He’s also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and, more recently, the Houston Texans.
In 2023, Mason started 15 games for Houston. But his performance faltered, tying for the most sacks allowed in the league. He was released in March and remains a free agent.
Mason has earned over $45 million in guaranteed money during his NFL career.
The news has not only rocked sports fans but also raised bigger questions about player accountability and off-field behavior. Mason is no rookie — he’s a veteran of the league with nearly a decade of experience, a Georgia Tech graduate, and a player who grew up just 30 miles from where this alleged assault took place.
Now, his future is uncertain. Legal proceedings are underway, and it remains to be seen whether any NFL team will consider signing him again.
This case is unfolding, and more details are expected to surface. For now, many are left asking: how does someone go from Super Bowl champion to a courtroom defendant? And what happens next for Shaq Mason?
One thing is clear: this story is far from over.
