Patrick Mahomes' Father Jailed Again for Alleged Probation Violation

The elder Mahomes has a history of drunk driving arrests that have caused distractions for his NFL star son.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Patrick Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has been jailed in Tyler, Texas for allegedly violating his probation by drinking alcohol. Mahomes Sr. was previously sentenced to five years of probation in 2024 after pleading guilty to a DWI charge. Authorities say he registered a high alcohol reading on his ankle monitor on New Year's Day 2026, leading to the latest arrest.

Why it matters

Mahomes Sr.'s legal troubles have been a distraction for his son, the star quarterback of the Chiefs, in the past, including just days before the Super Bowl in 2024. This latest incident raises further questions about the elder Mahomes' struggles with alcohol and the impact it has on his famous son's career.

The details

According to the district attorney, Mahomes Sr. allegedly drank alcohol, which violated the conditions of his probation from a previous DWI conviction in 2024. He was given a five-year probation sentence at that time. The violation report alleges that Mahomes Sr. registered a high alcohol reading on his ankle monitor on January 1, 2026, leading to his latest arrest and jail time.

  • In February 2024, Mahomes Sr. pleaded guilty to a DWI charge and was sentenced to five years of probation.
  • On January 1, 2026, Mahomes Sr. allegedly registered a high alcohol reading on his ankle monitor, leading to the latest probation violation.

The players

Patrick Mahomes Sr.

The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has a history of drunk driving arrests that have caused distractions for his son's NFL career.

Jacob Putman

The district attorney who reported on Mahomes Sr.'s latest probation violation and potential hearing to contest the allegation.

Patrick Mahomes

The star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, whose father's legal troubles have been a distraction for him in the past.

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What they’re saying

“For him to have to answer questions about me was probably the most embarrassing thing I've ever been through in my life. I called him right after and I told him, I said, 'I'm sorry that it's taking away from your time and taking away from your focus.'”

— Patrick Mahomes Sr. (ESPN)

“I think just knowing that it hurt me woke him up to know that like, you can't keep doing the same things.”

— Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback (ESPN)

What’s next

Mahomes Sr. could have a hearing to contest the probation violation allegation, according to the district attorney.

The takeaway

Patrick Mahomes Sr.'s repeated legal troubles involving alcohol have been a significant distraction for his son, the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs. This latest incident raises further questions about the elder Mahomes' struggles and the impact they have on his famous son's career.