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NFL free agent arrested for domestic assault in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Franklin Police Department announced the arrest of an NFL free agent following a domestic incident on Wednesday.

FPD reports that Shaq Mason, 31, of Brentwood, was arrested following an incident at a home in Franklin.

Mason was apprehended during a traffic stop, according to FPD.

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A Brentwood man has been arrested by Franklin police officers after being suspected of domestic assault. The incident occurred at a home in Franklin on the morning of Wednesday, August 27. Shaquille Mason, 31, was later apprehended during a traffic stop. Mason is charged with… pic.twitter.com/0rHp8jHOJC

— Franklin Police Department (@FranklinTNPD) August 27, 2025

He’s charged with aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, harassment, and driving on a suspended license. Mason’s bond has been set at $150,000.

He remains in custody at this time. Mason last played for the Houston Texans, along with previous stops at New England and Tampa Bay.

The 31-year-old is from Columbia, Tennessee, and attended Georgia Tech.

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