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NFL offensive lineman Shaq Mason was arrested Wednesday on charges of assault and battery against the mother of his child.
Mason, a 31-year-old free agent, broke into the woman's home in Franklin, Tennessee, at 3:11 a.m., choked her and threatened to kill her, police said.
Mason is also alleged to have sent a selfie to the woman with a text that said "Im gonna kill you." Police officers also noticed a "fresh laceration" on the woman's bottom lip, TMZ Sports reported.
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Shaq Mason was arrested after allegedly choking and threatening to kill the mother of his child. (Franklin Police Department)
Franklin Police said Mason was apprehended later during a traffic stop, and his bond was set at $150,000.
He was booked on one count of aggravated assault, one count of aggravated burglary, one count of harassment and one count of driving on a suspended license.
Fox News Digital reached out to Mason's rep for comment.
Shaq Mason of the New England Patriots after a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium Dec. 6, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
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Mason, a fourth-round pick in 2015, spent his first seven seasons with the New England Patriots, where he won two Super Bowls to close out their dynasty. He spent the 2022 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reuniting with Tom Brady before spending the last two with the Houston Texans.
He started 15 games last year but allowed an NFL-high eight sacks (tied with Alex Cappa). He was released by Houston in March. He's earned over $45 million in
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