Overview

• In a Sports Illustrated interview, Patrick Mahomes said he will continue playing as long as he can perform, is having fun and his family is enjoying it.
• He cited Tom Brady and LeBron James as proof that elite athletes can sustain high-level careers deeper into their 30s and beyond.
• Mahomes outlined an in-season approach that emphasizes sliding and avoiding hits, reserving riskier runs for late-game or playoff situations.
• Head coach Andy Reid praised Mahomes’ conditioning and drive, noting he "still wants to be great every play."
• Kansas City opens the 2025 season against the Chargers in São Paulo at Corinthians Stadium, with Mahomes turning 30 on Sept. 17.