As he left the field at Arrowhead Stadium after another record-setting performance on Sunday, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes got heart-wrenching news from coach Andy Reid.
Mahomes rushed out of the stadium without attending his postgame news conference because of what was described as a “family emergency” by Reid. The stepfather of Mahomes’ longtime girlfriend Brittany Matthews died following a medical emergency at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Mahomes spoke to the assembled media on Thursday a the team’s practice facility, his first time addressing reporters since Sunday’s win against the Arizona Cardinals.
Before taking questions, Mahomes thanked the media for respecting his and Brittany’s families and his need to get leave immediately after the game.