Patrick Mahomes refuses to comment on his dad’s arrest

Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, briefly commented on his father’s recent arrest for driving while intoxicated during Super Bowl opening night on Monday. Mahomes mentioned that his father is “doing good” but chose to keep details about the situation private, stating, “It’s a family matter, so I’ll keep it to the family. That’s all I have to say.”

As Mahomes focuses on leading the Chiefs in their quest for a second consecutive title and third in five seasons against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, he acknowledged the significance of the upcoming Super Bowl. This marks Kansas City’s fourth Super Bowl appearance in the last five seasons, with the Chiefs having lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by Tom Brady following the 2020 season.

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Despite the family matter, Mahomes seemed upbeat and engaged during the Super Bowl opening night, even interacting with Guillermo Rodriguez from the late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” taking questions and sharing a hug.