Forget Abs—Patrick Mahomes’ Dad Bod is the talk of the NFL in 2025, and fans are loving it

In a league built on grit, grind, and six-pack abs, Patrick Mahomes is flipping the script—and fans can’t stop talking about it. The Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback recently went viral after photos of him rocking what’s now affectionately dubbed a “dad bod” hit social media. But instead of ridicule, the response was refreshingly supportive. As the NFL heads deeper into 2025, Mahomes may have just made body relatability the new symbol of strength.The internet lit up after images from a casual family golf outing showed the 29-year-old Mahomes looking, well—normal. No chiseled abs, no peak off-season cut—just a relaxed, confident superstar embracing his physique. The viral post from MLFootball on X simply read, “Mahomes goes viral for his offseason dad bod,” and it quickly gained momentum.But this isn’t Mahomes’ first dance with dad bod discourse. In early 2024, a shirtless clip from Inside the NFL caught him off-guard. Rather than shy away, Mahomes leaned in. “Yoooo why they have to do me like that!?!?!?” he joked, proudly tagging it #DadBodSzn and adding, “Like I got kids!!!”And it turns out, there might be a method to the midsection. After bulldozing into the end zone during a crucial October 2024 matchup against the 49ers, Mahomes credited the extra bulk: “I was trying to absorb the hit. That dad bod, man, I just had enough weight on me,” he said with a laugh.This embrace of a more attainable athletic build isn’t unique to Mahomes. Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce, Josh Allen, and even NBA MVP Nikola Jokić have all challenged the “perfect physique” stereotype. Instead of photo-ready abs, they’re prioritizing performance, power, and staying real.Also Read: Mike Vrabel’s under-the-radar pick Christian Elliss earns praise as Patriots’ best kept secretFans have rallied behind the shift. “He looks great. Just like a regular guy dominating the league,” one user commented. Another wrote, “That’s the most relatable body in pro sports right now.” In 2025, the NFL still demands strength, speed, and smarts. But if Patrick Mahomes has anything to say about it, perfection might just look a little more like the rest of us.