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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates wife Brittany Mahomes’ major award.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is doing everything in his power to be ready to start in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
After undergoing surgery for an ACL and MCL tear in January, he’s been focused on rehab. As for the Chiefs, they’re working on building a roster to better support the three-time Super Bowl MVP.
In order to make some moves, Kansas City restructured Mahomes’ contract, converting $54.45 million salary into a signing bonus, freeing up a much-needed $43.65 million in cap space. While Mahomes and Co. look to bounce back next season, the quarterback is leaning on his wife, Brittany Mahomes, for support.
GettyChiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, wife Brittany Mahomes, and their youngest daughter, Golden, 1.
Mahomes is also cheering on Brittany’s big successes this offseason. After the mother of three graced the digital cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue, she received some incredible news on February 19.
Brittany Mahomes Will Be Honored With the First-Ever Champion for Change Award by United WE
United WE, a national women’s leadership organization, is recognizing Brittany’s work as a founding co-owner of the KC Current. The Current were not only the fastest team to win the NWSL Shield this season, but they also finished the regular season as the No. 1-ranked team, breaking several league records.
“United WE is proud to announce Brittany Mahomes as the inaugural recipient of the Champion for Change Award at our Champions for Change event at CPKS Stadium,” they posted on Instagram.
“Brittany Mahomes will be honored for the lasting economic and cultural impact she has made in Kansas City and beyond through her leadership, entrepreneurship, and investment in women’s professional sports.
“An entrepreneur, investor, athlete, mother of three, and co-owner of the @kccurrent, Brittany has helped elevate women’s sports as both a cultural force and a growing economic engine — including through investment in the first stadium purpose-built for a women’s professional team.
Mahomes, who joined the KC Current as a co-owner in 2023, reposted the announcement on his Instagram Stories without further comment. His foundation was also recognized in United WE’s statement:
“Through the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, she and her husband, Patrick Mahomes, have contributed millions to initiatives advancing children’s health, wellness, and opportunity in underserved communities. Her leadership demonstrates that when women are visible, invested, and at the decision-making table, communities and economies grow stronger.”
The award will be handed out on May 6.
Brittany Mahomes Is Entering the UT Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame
Brittany is racking up the accolades this offseason. Last month, her alma mater, The University of Texas at Tyler, announced that she will be inducted into the UT Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame.
Brittany “put together one of the strongest careers in UT Tyler women’s soccer history from 2013-2016,” the announcement stated. “She stands second all-time in total points (78) and goals (31), third in game-winning goals (10) and assists (16), and tied for third in total games played (74).
She also put together arguably the best single-season in program history in 2016, scoring the most points (40), goals (18), and game-winning goals (7). In that same season, she posted four different games with three goals, tied for the best mark in program history for a single match.”
Emily Bicks covers the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Bills, Seahawks and Chiefs. She’s contributed to Heavy since 2019 and has interviewed some of the biggest stars in sports, including Jerry Rice, Shaquille O’Neal and Stefon Diggs. More about Emily Bicks
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