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."
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.
Biggest Cheerleaders
Patrick Mahomes received a fist bump from his son Patrick "Bronze" as wife Brittany Mahomes and daughter Sterling Skye looked on during a Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos game in November 2024.
Wild About You
Brittany and Patrick dressed up with their kids on Halloween 2024.
Hola, Mahomes!
The family took a trip to Spain in June 2024.
Best Team Ever
Brittany shared this family pic featuring Patrick and their kids on Mother's Day 2024.
Daddy & Daughter
Patrick held daughter Sterling in this Mother's Day pic Brittany posted in 2024.
Huddle Up
Brittany snuggled with Sterling and Bronze in the family's living room in March 2024.
Bonus Points for Mum & Dad
Patrick and Brittany brought their kids Sterling and Bronze to meet Bluey at the Bluey Big Play Show in March 2024.
Sun, Sand and Family Time
Brittany shared this pic of Patrick with their kids Sterling and Bronze in March 2024.
Happy Birthday, Sterling
Sterling rang in her third birthday at a backyard party in February 2024.
Super Bowl 2024 Champ
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was joined by Brittany and their kids on the field after beating the San Francisco 49ers for the 2024 Super Bowl championship title.
Thankful
The family posed for a holiday photo during Thanksgiving 2023.
The Happiest Place on Earth
After winning the 2023 Super Bowl, Patrick took the family to Disneyland.
Heart of a Champion
Sterling, sucking on a WubbaNub baby cow pacifier, received a kiss from her parents during the 2023 Super Bowl victory party.
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
Brittany—then pregnant with Bronze—and Patrick took Sterling to the pumpkin patch in October 2022.
Boo-tiful
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.
Birthday Girl
Patrick shared this pic of Sterling on her first birthday.
Making a Splash
Patrick and Sterling enjoyed some father-daughter time in the pool.
Smile!
In June 2021 Patrick celebrated his first Father's Day as a dad, with Brittany sharing photos of their little girl.
Flying in Style
Patrick and baby Sterling posed for another pic on a private jet.
Taking a Trip
Wheels up for the daddy-daughter duo!
Sweet Smooches
Patrick kissed Sterling during naptime on the couch.
First Pic
On Easter 2021, Patrick and Brittany shared this family portrait as Sterling's first photo.