**NFL Player Shaq Mason Arrested on Assault Charges**
NFL offensive lineman Shaq Mason was arrested on Wednesday following allegations of assault and battery against the mother of his child. The incident reportedly occurred at 3:11 a.m. in Franklin, Tennessee, where Mason is accused of breaking into the woman’s home, choking her, and making threats to kill her. According to police reports, Mason also sent a disturbing selfie to the woman with a message stating, “I’m gonna kill you.” Officers observed a “fresh laceration” on the woman’s bottom lip, as reported by TMZ Sports.
Mason, a 31-year-old free agent, was later apprehended during a traffic stop, with his bond set at $150,000. He faces multiple charges, including one count of aggravated assault, one count of aggravated burglary, one count of harassment, and one count of driving on a suspended license. Efforts to reach Mason’s representative for comment have not yet been successful.
Drafted in the fourth round in 2015, Mason spent his first seven seasons with the New England Patriots, where he contributed to two Super Bowl victories. He played the 2022 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reuniting with Tom Brady, before joining the Houston Texans for the last two seasons. Last year, he started 15 games but allowed an NFL-high eight sacks, tied with Alex Cappa. Mason was released by the Texans in March and has earned over $45 million in guaranteed money throughout his NFL career.
Mason played college football at Georgia Tech after attending high school in Tennessee, approximately 30 miles from his hometown of Columbia.
**FAQ**
**What charges is Shaq Mason facing?**
Shaq Mason is facing charges of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, harassment, and driving on a suspended license following an incident involving the mother of his child.