Patrick Mahomes stays tight-lipped on dad’s DWI arrest as Kansas City Chiefs quarterback promises to ‘keep it to the family’ on Super Bowl opening night: ‘I can’t go into it too much’
- Mahomes Sr was arrested in Texas on Saturday evening in at least his third DWI
- Chiefs star declined to discuss his father’s arrest at Allegiant Stadium on Monday
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Patrick Mahomes declined to discuss his father’s recent arrest for drunken driving on Super Bowl opening night, instead promising to “keep it to the family.”
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback’s father, 53, was arrested Saturday night in Texas by Tyler police in at least his third DWI.
Mahomes Sr. was held in the Smith County Jail on $10,000 bond. The 6-foot-4 former professional baseball pitcher slept in jail overnight and was released Sunday.
Six days before he faces the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl, Mahomes Jr remained tight-lipped about his father’s arrest and declined to elaborate.
“I can’t comment too much on it, but I mean he’s doing well regardless of the situation,” the football star said.
Patrick Mahomes declined to talk about his father’s recent arrest for drunken driving on opening night of the Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback’s father, 53, was arrested Saturday night in Texas by Tyler police in at least his third DWI
Mahomes remained tight-lipped about his father’s arrest six days after Super Bowl LVIII
“It’s a family affair, so I’m keeping it close to the family. That’s all I’m going to say for now.”
Bond documents have confirmed that Mahomes Sr can travel to Las Vegas to watch the Chiefs this weekend, but he will have to stay sober and not drink booze while partying in the VIP box.
He’s usually flanked by his glamorous daughter-in-law, Brittany Mahomes, and Travis Kelce’s pop star girlfriend Taylor Swift during the Chiefs’ nail-biting games.
Mahomes Sr. was arrested during a traffic stop on Saturday evening at 8:30 p.m.
An officer observed his white Genesis traveling too slowly as he headed west in the 1100 block of W. Gentry. Police checked his registration, which had expired in September 2022.
They pulled him over and the officer saw Mahomes Sr. had an open 16oz Coors can in his center console.
He said he had a few beers while watching the game at a local bar. Mahomes Sr. performed field sobriety tests but failed.
He was subsequently arrested and booked into jail for the DWI.
The father of the millionaire Chiefs quarterback got his prison sentence paid for by Ace Bail Bonds — a third-party bond service that people in counties across Texas can use.
Mahomes Sr. can travel to Las Vegas this weekend to watch the Chiefs, but he will have to stay sober
His son and the Chiefs are preparing to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Las Vegas
According to bond documents seen by DailyMail.com, Mahomes Sr. to travel freely despite his misdemeanor arrest, but as part of his agreement he is not allowed to drink alcohol or use illegal drugs.
He is also required to report to the Smith County probation office Monday morning to meet with an officer and receive further instructions.
Mahomes Sr. will also have to repair an ignition switch on his car so that he cannot start the vehicle without first undergoing a breathalyzer test.
The quarterback’s father will also have to submit to random alcohol and drug testing during his time in band. He was also reminded that he had to obey the law.