Patrick Mahomes marks New Year’s Eve with wife Brittany and children while sporting a knee brace

Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee during the final moments of his team’s Dec 14 game against the Los Angeles Charger
PUBLISHED JAN 2, 2026
Brittany Mahomes, 30, shared a family photo to her Instagram Stories, featuring Patrick Mahomes grinning in a gray hoodie and matching shorts (@brittanylynne/Instagram)
Brittany Mahomes, 30, shared a family photo to her Instagram Stories, featuring Patrick Mahomes grinning in a gray hoodie and matching shorts (@brittanylynne/Instagram)

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Patrick Mahomes rang in the New Year with his family as his wife, Brittany Mahomes, shared a video and photos from their New Year’s Eve celebration, showing the NFL star wearing a knee brace while holding a sparkler.

The Instagram post offered a glimpse into the family’s low-key celebration at home, coming just days after Mahomes underwent knee surgery.

Patrick Mahomes Lights Sparklers with Brittany and Kids as He Celebrates New Year's Eve in Knee Brace
Patrick Mahomes lit sparklers with Brittany and his children as he celebrated New Year's Eve in a knee brace (brittanylynne /Instagram)

Patrick Mahomes keeps spirits high

In the pictures shared by Brittany, Mahomes can be seen standing with his family while holding a sparkler, with the knee brace clearly visible on his leg.

All smiles, the NFL star wore a gray hoodie and coordinating shorts, visibly sporting a knee brace and using two canes.

Brittany also posted photos featuring their children, Sterling and Bronze, as they posed for the camera during the celebration.

Patrick stood beside his 4-year-old daughter Sterling, who wore a black dress paired with matching tights and boots.

Her younger brother, Bronze joined in the fun nearby, holding his own sparkler.

Their mom kept things relaxed, standing just behind them while carrying the youngest, Golden, who turns one later this month.

BRITTANY MAHOMES WITH GOLDEN
Brittany shared a long sparkler with Golden in another photo (brittanylynne/Instagram)

In another sweet picture, Brittany gently helped Golden take part by sharing a long sparkler. 

Bronze was also seen waving his sparkler up and down, laughing as he watched it glow.

STERLING AND BRONZE LIGHT SPARKLER AT NEW YEARS
Bronze and Sterling lit up the moment with sparklers (brittanylynne/Instagram)

Patrick Mahomes on path to recovery

Patrick Mahomes was injured in the final two minutes of the Chiefs’ mid-December game against the Chargers while attempting to score a touchdown and secure his team’s playoff spot.

The Chiefs confirmed in an update shared on X on Monday, Dec. 15, that Mahomes had “successfully undergone surgery” and would “begin his rehab process immediately.”



Mahomes later addressed the injury himself, writing that the setback was difficult to process.



“Don’t know why this had to happen. And not going to lie, it hurts,” he shared.

He added that he remains focused on recovery, saying, “All we can do now is trust in God and attack every single day over and over again.”

Mahomes also thanked fans for their support, adding, “Thank you, Chiefs Kingdom, for always supporting me and for everyone who has reached out and sent prayers. I will be back stronger than ever.”

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