📰 UPDATED NEWS: PATRICK MAHOMES Fires Back at “Dad Bod” Criticism with Latest Workout Video

In the age of viral soundbites and Twitter hot takes, Patrick Mahomes just reminded the sports world what true leadership — and quiet fire — actually looks like.

After a local Kansas City radio host mocked the two-time Super Bowl MVP for having a so-called “dad bod” during a recent charity event, the internet lit up with split reactions. Some laughed. Others cringed. But Mahomes? He didn’t respond with words. He let his work speak.

On Monday morning, Mahomes dropped a 30-second video on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) that set NFL Twitter ablaze. The clip? No edits. No hype music. Just Mahomes grinding through an early-morning workout: resistance sprints, off-balance throws, core training, footwork drills in the Kansas heat. Sweat pouring, eyes focused — all filmed from ground level with one caption:

“They said I had a dad bod. I just said… keep watching.”

In less than three hours, the video racked up over 4 million views, with fans and fellow athletes flooding the comments in support. Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce reposted it with laughing emojis and the caption, “Put some respect on 15.” Even LeBron James chimed in with: “That’s MVP mode 🔥🔥.”

But for Mahomes, the moment is about more than clapping back — it’s a masterclass in mindset. He didn’t engage in the noise. He turned insult into fuel, transforming criticism into content that inspired not only fans, but also everyday people facing body-shaming and toxic expectations.

“Not everyone’s built like a magazine cover,” said one fan on X.
“Mahomes built different — in the only way that counts.”

In an offseason filled with gossip and guesswork, Mahomes reminded everyone that results come from the shadows, not the spotlight.
And as training camp nears, one thing’s certain: the only “dad bod” people will be talking about in Kansas City this fall…
Is the one carrying a third Lombardi Trophy.