Patrick Mahomes skipped the post-game press conference because of a family emergency, but now we know what that emergency was.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes skipped his postgame news conference on Sunday after his girlfriend’s stepfather died while at the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mahomes’ girlfriend, Brittany Matthews, reported on her Instagram account that her stepfather had died.
“We’re sorry to hear about what took place yesterday,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday. “Our prayers and blessings with the family. I’ve talked to Patrick and they’re doing well for the circumstance that took place.”
Flip the page for the Instagram post from Matthews speaking about her stepdad.