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Word around the NFL is that Pat Mahomes Sr., father of superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) earlier in 2024 — and it wasn’t his first time. 🚔 In fact, it was his third offense, resulting in five years of probation, 10 days in jail, and a travel restriction unless officially authorized.
💥 But the drama didn’t stop there…
Shortly after the arrest, Pat Sr. appeared on a small baseball podcast, claiming that the Chicago Bears had “definitely planned to draft Patrick at No. 3 in 2017” — implying that his son was meant to be the savior of the franchise. The comment ignited backlash among fans of both the Bears and the Chiefs. 😤
📺 Patrick Mahomes was forced to publicly clarify, stating:
“My dad took it a little far… the Bears never made any guarantees.”
This rare correction showed that Patrick had to step in and do damage control for his family’s media fallout.
Soon after, fans noticed that Patrick skipped a charity golf event hosted by his father, despite other family members attending. The move fueled speculation that Patrick was intentionally distancing himself to protect his personal brand from the surrounding drama
🎙️ Insider media sources whisper:
“Patrick is entering global superstardom – and any scandal from his family could jeopardize hundreds of millions in image value. He’s walking a tightrope – staying loyal to his dad, but not letting him wreck his empire.”