Like the rest of the league, Patrick Mahomes is past the halfway mark of the offseason. For some players, that means shifting focus fully back to football. For others, it means keeping one foot on the lounge chair and the other on the elliptical.
While Mahomes has every reason to stay locked in on returning to the Super Bowl, he took time to comment on a tragedy in another sport. Gadi Kinda’s death was announced on May 20, and Mahomes responded within minutes of the news.
Patrick Mahomes’ Brief Message to Gadi Kinda’s ‘Family and Friends’
Just a few minutes after Kinda’s former team commented on the news, Mahomes posted a short message on X.
Praying for his family and friends! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 https://t.co/CPnp1dXRnD
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes)
“Praying for his family and friends!” Mahomes wrote, adding three praying hands emojis.
According to FOX4KC, Kinda passed away at age 31 after battling a serious medical condition for weeks. The specific cause of death has not been made public.
Kinda played three seasons for Sporting Kansas City in 2020, 2021, and 2023. He appeared in 64 matches with the team, scoring 14 goals and registering 12 assists.
Kinda spent the past two seasons with Maccabi Haifa in the Israeli Premier League. Kinda also played for the Israeli national team, scoring two goals in 10 appearances.
Mahomes’ Offseason Break Coming to a Close
The Chiefs are scheduled to begin OTAs on May 27, per ESPN. They’ll be on a quest to avenge their loss in Super Bowl 59.
Kansas City lost that game 40-22 to Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Mahomes was not his usual, dominant self in that game. He completed 21 of 32 passes for 257 yards and three touchdowns, but threw two costly interceptions.
The game was not as close as the score suggests. The Chiefs added 16 points in the fourth quarter, long after the outcome had been decided.
Mahomes will be motivated to return to the Super Bowl and prove he is still the NFL’s most dominant player. The Chiefs had won two consecutive Super Bowls coming into their matchup with Philadelphia. They hoped to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Lombardi Trophies.
That honor is now off the table, but a chance at cementing themselves as one of the league’s best dynasties is still on the table. Head coach Andy Reid, defensive tackle Chris Jones, and tight end Travis Kelce — all crucial pieces of their championship runs — will return in 2025.
The Chiefs will look to return to glory behind their legendary core.