Patrick Mahomes' grandfather has been moved to hospice care amid heartbreaking news for the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, just over 48 hours before he plays for a spot in the Super Bowl.
Mahomes' mother, Randi, announced the news on social media on Friday, sharing a message on her Instagram Story: “My dad is in hospice and I'm at a loss for words.”
She has repeatedly spoken on social media about her father's ill health, but has never revealed what exactly the problem is.
For Chiefs star Patrick, the news also comes just over a week after the birth of his third child, a second daughter named Golden Raye.
It is unclear at this time if the news means Mahomes will miss practice for the Chiefs on Friday.
The Chiefs will hold a press conference this afternoon previewing the game against the Bills.
Patrick Mahomes' mother Randi revealed Friday that her father is now in hospice care
Randy Mahomes (second from left) pictured next to his daughter Randi and grandson Patrick
Earlier this year, Randi shared a photo of herself watching the Chiefs with her ailing father
Randi Mahomes took to Instagram over the holidays asking for prayers for her father, Randy, and shared a photo of herself watching Patrick and the Chiefs play from her father's hospital bed in September.
“Prayer warriors, please pray for my father,” she wrote on September 13 when the Chiefs played the Los Angeles Chargers. “He's in the hospital and not doing well.”
Mahomes and his Chiefs team are aiming for the three-peat this season – a historic third straight Super Bowl title.
The 29-year-old led his team to a 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans in Arrowhead last Saturday, on his mother's 49th birthday.
After that win, Randi posted a photo of her with Patrick, his wife Brittany and brother Jackson with the caption, “Winning on and off the court! I'm so proud of your son. Grateful for the moments with family that mean the most.”
Mahomes came under scrutiny this week as referees seemingly gave him favorable advice in the Texans game, while he also appeared to flop after running to the sideline during one play.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy even said Mahomes damaged his legacy by appearing to flop.
Mahomes himself gave an honest assessment of the incident earlier this week.
“I would say the only one where I felt like I probably did too much was the one on the sideline where I didn't get the flag,” he said.
'The referee saw it and didn't throw a flag. I understood immediately and know I probably shouldn't have done that.'
If the Chiefs beat the Bills, they will face the winner of the Washington Commanders vs. Bills on February 9 in New Orleans. Philadelphia Eagles.
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