Patrick Mahomes’ mother, Randi, revealed the nickname that his teammate, Travis Kelce, calls her by.
While leading the Kansas City Chiefs to back-to-back titles, the three-time Super Bowl MVP also stood out for forming strong bonds with his teammates off the field.
Speaking to PEOPLERandi revealed that Kelce gave her the affectionate nickname “Mama Mahomes” and she uses it whenever they meet. She also talked about the family atmosphere at Arrowhead Stadium and the sense of community between Patrick and his teammates.
“It’s like we’re a little family, you know? I love it,” Randi told the publication. “I love meeting the Chiefs players because you don’t always get to meet all of them.”
In addition to scoring 71 touchdowns in 111 games together, Mahomes and Kelce’s friendship off the field has been well documented. After winning the Super Bowl in Las Vegas earlier this year, the pair enjoyed their celebrations in Sin City.
Patrick Mahomes’ mother Randi revealed Travis Kelce’s endearing nickname for her
Randi told PEOPLE that Kelce addresses her as “Mama Mahomes” whenever they meet.
Additionally, Patrick and his wife Brittany were recently spotted with Kelce at his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Amsterdam.
As Kelce and Swift’s high-profile relationship continues to generate headlines, Mahomes revealed the role he played in bringing them together.
“I like to take some of the credit,” Mahomes said on the Pat McAfee show. “I was the one who invited Travis to Taylor’s first concert when the friendship bracelet idea came up. I was sitting in my suite, so I feel like I’m the matchmaker.”
“I had a little input, too,” he said of his teammate’s invitation to date Swift. “I was like, ‘Dude, you should try it. Just do it.’ And you know Travis, man. He does it. He’s a great guy. I’m glad it all worked out.”
Mahomes and Kelce have connected for 71 touchdowns in 111 games together.
The pair led the Kansas City Chiefs to three Super Bowl victories in five years.
Mahomes and his wife Brittany were spotted enjoying Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour show with Kelce
Mahomes shared how he played matchmaker for his teammate and the singer-songwriter
Before sharing the news of Brittany’s pregnancy with her third child, Mahomes’ character was praised by head coach Andy Reid at the 2024 ESPYs.
Accepting the Best Male Athlete trophy on his behalf, Reid expressed his admiration for Mahomes.
“Listen, I’m honored to be here and accept this award for Patrick,” Reid said. “I’ve been around this kid for two years and watching him grow as a football player, as a teammate and as a leader has been phenomenal.”
Mahomes also won the ESPY for Best NFL Player.