Overview
- TMZ Sports reported that Patterson was arrested and booked into the Sevier County Jail early Saturday morning and published a mugshot showing him smiling.
- Multiple national outlets have republished the TMZ account but Sevier County law enforcement has not provided additional information about the alleged incident or formal charging documents.
- Patterson last played in the NFL in 2024 and has been without a contract since his July 2025 release after a 12-year career that included a Super Bowl win and the NFL record of nine kickoff-return touchdowns.
- The case is described as developing and further public records, police statements or court filings are needed to clarify the exact charge, the facts alleged and whether prosecutors will file formal charges.
- Observers should watch for booking records, any official comment from Sevier County or prosecutors, and potential disciplinary implications if Patterson returns to the NFL because those documents will determine next steps for his legal status and public reputation.