Patrick Mahomes has become the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news on X. “The Chiefs are adding two years to Patrick Mahomes’ contract, tying him to Kansas City through the 2033 season at a value of $504.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters late last month that his goal is to play Week 1, though he recognizes that’s a long way away.

There are many questions about whether or not Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is going to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes tore his ACL in a game in December last season against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Kansas City Chiefs can't help but appreciate the return of Patrick Mahomes all the more as the quarterback has worked his way back from an ACL tear quicker than anybody could have anticipated.

One of flag football’s most fascinating rivalries involves a viral video from 2024, featuring Darrell “Housh” Doucette III. The video captured him saying that he would be a better choice for the Olympics than Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

As has been the case in Andy Reid’s tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes will be the trump card for him this year. After finishing 6-11 last year, the team’s success depends on whether he is at 100% this season.

Six months after suffering a double ligament tear in his knee, Patrick Mahomes was back on the practice field, taking part in Chiefs OTAs with a brace and throwing passes during 7-on-7 drills. He’s been clear about his aim: to be fully fit and unrestricted by the time Week 1 rolls around.