Free Agent NFL Lineman Shaq Mason Arrested Tennessee Domestic Assault Charges

Shaquille "Shaq" Mason, a 31-year-old NFL offensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl champion, was arrested in Franklin, Tennessee, on charges including aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, harassment, and driving on a suspended license following an alleged domestic assault at a local residence. Mason was taken into custody during a traffic stop and remains in custody with a bond set at $150,000. He played for the New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Houston Texans, winning two Super Bowls, and was released by the Texans in March 2025, currently holding free agent status. Despite his successful NFL career, Mason's recent legal troubles have sparked concern and attention within the NFL community and among fans. The details of the incident remain limited, and Mason has not publicly commented on the charges. His arrest has overshadowed his on-field achievements and put his future in professional football into question.