Patrick Mahomes is no stranger to criticism, but this offseason he’s responding in the most powerful way-through action. After being body-shamed in the lead-up to Super Bowl LIX for what some described as a “dad bod,” the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has returned to the spotlight with a transformed physique that has fans doing a double take.

The comments began circulating during Super Bowl week when photos of Mahomes surfaced online, drawing attention to his build. Despite his proven track record-including three Super Bowl rings and two MVP awards-social media trolls took aim at his appearance rather than his accomplishments.

But now, just weeks into the 2025 NFL offseason, Mahomes appears to be in the best shape of his life-and he’s letting the results speak louder than the noise.

Mahomes recently shared a video on Instagram of himself grinding through an intense workout session with his longtime trainer Bobby Stroupe. The clip came with a powerful message in the caption: “We shall be back to the Bowl next year.”

The quarterback’s intentions are clear-he’s using Kansas City’s Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles as fuel for the next chapter.

Golf outing with Kelce reveals dramatic body transformation

While his workout video turned heads, it was a recent leisure outing that truly sparked viral buzz. Mahomes was spotted playing golf with teammate Travis Kelce at the legendary Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.

A snapshot from the day quickly spread across social media, showing Mahomes with a noticeably leaner and more muscular frame. The photo silenced many critics who once poked fun at his build and served as proof of his renewed offseason focus.

The timing couldn’t be better. After coming up short in their quest for a historic three-peat, the Chiefs are reloading for another deep playoff run. Despite the 40-22 loss to the Eagles, Kansas City made its fifth Super Bowl appearance in six years-cementing its dynasty status in the modern NFL era.