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Former NFL Lineman Shaq Mason Arrested in Franklin, Tennessee on Aggravated Assault, Burglary Counts

The free agent remains jailed on $150,000 bond pending a reported October court hearing.

Overview

  • Franklin police say the incident occurred at a residence Wednesday morning, with Mason apprehended shortly after during a traffic stop.
  • He was booked on aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, harassment, and driving on a suspended license.
  • Jail records indicated he remained in custody as of early Wednesday afternoon with bond set at $150,000.
  • Outlets citing legal documents report allegations that he broke into the mother of his child's home, choked her, issued death threats, and sent a threatening selfie, which have not been adjudicated.
  • Mason has not publicly commented, efforts to reach his agent were unsuccessful, and he was a two-time Super Bowl champion most recently released by the Texans in March.