A New Challenge for the Mahomes Family
Patrick Mahomes is not the only member of his family currently facing health challenges. His wife, Brittany, has recently revealed that she has been dealing with a wrist issue for over a year, which she had been ignoring due to her busy life as a mother. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and his wife, who have been childhood sweethearts, are parents to three children: Sterling, 5; Bronze, 3; and Golden Raye, 1.
Brittany explained that after experiencing persistent wrist pain following a midweek workout, she finally decided to seek medical help. She shared her diagnosis of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, commonly known as “Mother’s Wrist,” which is caused by repetitive lifting and hormonal changes.
“I found out I have this… been battling it for probably around a year now thinking it will just get better,” Mahomes, 30, wrote on social media. 
“Well it never did and started to get pretty bad… so now,” she added, before continuing her message in a separate post that revealed she has to wear a wrist brace: “I get to wear this cool thing.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, De Quervain tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. This issue comes at a time when Patrick is also working to recover from an ACL tear sustained last December, aiming to be healthy enough for the 2026 NFL season.
Mahomes has shown promising progress, and the Chiefs are optimistic that he will be in a good position by September. NFL reporter James Palmer of Bleacher Report mentioned on Thursday that the quarterback is “ahead of schedule in a lot of people’s minds.”
“This is all pointing towards him playing in Week 1. I think it really is, from everybody I’ve talked to. It’s not going to be rushed. There’s still a lot of time between now and then, but that’s where things seem right now.”
The Chiefs failed to make the playoffs last season but have made significant moves in the offseason. They signed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, a former Seattle Seahawks running back who was a free agent after February’s victory against the New England Patriots. 
Defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga and safety Aholi Gilman were also added in free agency, and they drafted cornerback Mansoor Delane and defensive tackle Peter Woods in the first round last month. Furthermore, in a move that is undoubtedly popular with both Patrick and Brittany, their close friend Travis Kelce signed a one-year extension to continue playing.
This latest issue isn’t the first that Mahomes has struggled with due to pregnancy. In 2024, she said she had a “broken back” caused by pelvic issues. She also revealed that diagnosis on Instagram, writing at the time: “Just a daily reminder: Once you have kids please take care of your pelvic floor. Seriously. From: A girl with a fractured back.”
That was after Mahomes had her second child. Golden Raye arrived in January 2025, and Brittany was back at a Chiefs game just days after, signaling a prompt recovery from the arrival of her third baby.
