Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Body-Shaming Comments
Originally appeared on E! Online
Patrick Mahomes isn't letting the critics run interference on his training.
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback—who is currently doing offseason workouts—addressed the negative comments made about his body after his practice attire recently became the topic of discussion.
"It kind of surprised me," Patrick told sports analyst Pat McAfee on his eponymous show May 22. "I kind of thought we had the whole dad bod thing out of the way last season...in the play-offs. But I guess people still haven't realized that I don't have abs."
And although the three-time Super Bowl champion said he feels great about his appearance, he also noted he's continuing to work on his body during the NFL's organized team activities.
"Hopefully, one of these days, we can figure out how to get a looser T-shirt," the 28-year-old added, referring the outfit that stirred the comments in the first place. "The backpack's just holding my shirt in."
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes' Cutest Family Moments
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This isn't the first time he's dealt with body-shamers.
In January, a shirtless Patrick gave a passionate speech to his teammates after they secured their spot in the 2024 Super Bowl. However, it wasn't his pep talk that went viral but rather how he looked.
"Yoooo why they have to do me like that!?!?!?" he wrote on X Jan. 31, reacting to a still from The CW's Inside the NFL footage. "Like i got kids!!!!"
But of course, Patrick isn't the only one who has had to face-off against the haters. His wife Brittany Mahomes has become an MVP at clapping back at the critics. In fact, she recently shared insight into how she punts away the negativity.
"Be confident in who you are and be unapologetically yourself," Brittany told Sports Illustrated in February. "People are going to love you or hate you, but finding your values and what makes you ‘you' to be the best version of yourself is what really matters."
"Whether that's health and wellness," she continued, "being a great wife or mom, or career goals, being the best version of you is the most important thing you can be."
Brittany's outlook has even helped Patrick navigate the highs and lows of fame. "She has her head on her shoulders the right way," he told E! News last July. "She's my rock. She's the one that, through tough times, can get me through."
It's no wonder the couple is a match made in heaven. Keep reading to see all of their cutest family moments.
Mother's Day 2024
Brittany shared this family pic on the holiday.
Dad & Daughter
Patrick holds daughter Sterling in this Mother's Day pic Brittany posted.
Huddle Up
Brittany holds Sterling and Bronze in the family's living room in March 2024.
Bonus Points for Mum & Dad
Patrick and Brittany bring their kids Sterling and Bronze to meet Bluey at the Bluey Big Play Show in March 2024.
Cool Dad
Brittany shared this pic of Patrick with their kids Sterling and Bronze in March 2024.
Happy Birthday Sterling
Brittany and her daughter appear at the child's third birthday party in February 2024.
Super Bowl 2024 Champion
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is joined by Brittany and their kids Sterling and Bronze on the field after he helps his team beat the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl.
Thanksgiving 2023
The family poses for a holiday photo.
The Happiest Place on Earth
After winning the 2023 Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes, his wife Brittany Mahomes and their kids Sterling and Bronze went to Disneyland.
Game Time
The Super Bowl MVP was spotted cuddling with daughter Sterling Skye in a Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw at the Indian Wells Masters tennis tournament.
Heart of a Champion
At State Farm Stadium in Arizona, Patrick shared a kiss with his daughter Sterling as she sucked on a WubbaNub baby cow pacifier.
Winners
When Patrick earned a spot in Super Bowl 2023, his wife Brittany and daughter Sterling had a front-row seat to the celebration.
Falling in Love
If it's fall, it's football and pumpkin season.
Boo
For Halloween 2022, Patrick and Brittany's family went as "The Sun, the Moon & the beautiful Ster."
Dad's Day
"Happy Father's Day to this incredible Dada! We love you so much!" Brittany wrote on Father's Day 2022, while pregnant with the couple's second child.
Happy Birthday, Sterling
Patrick shared this pic on his little girl's first birthday.
Father & Daughter
Pool time!
Smile!
In June, Patrick celebrated his first Father's Day as a dad and he and Brittany Matthews shared new photos of their little girl.
Flying in Style
Patrick and baby Sterling pose for another pic on a private jet.
Taking a Trip
Patrick and his baby girl pose for a pic on a private jet.
More Pool Time
Dad and daughter chill out in the pool.
Chilling With Dad
Patrick kisses his baby girl.
First Pic
In February 2021, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and fiancée Brittany Matthews welcomed their first child, daughter Sterling Skye Mahomes. They shared this first public pic as a family of three the following Easter.
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