Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is starting the NFL offseason off with a new fresh look. Only a week or so after the Chiefs' devastating Super Bowl LIX defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, Mahomes shocked fans by abandoning his trademark mohawk for a cleaner, more grown-up haircut.

Mahomes' Haircut Goes Viral at Family Event

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The internet was surprised when a viral picture emerged of Mahomes rocking his new haircut during his grandfather Randy Martin's funeral. According to Sports Illustrated, fans were quick to note the dramatic change, signaling a symbolic transition for the three-time Super Bowl champion as he enters the next stage of his career.

Mahomes had also teased a hairstyle transformation in Netflix's 2023 docuseries Quarterback. Speaking with his trainer Bobby Stroupe, Mahomes made a joke about outgrowing his mohawk.

"Hair's gone next year. Going with different hair next year. I can't have two kids and a mohawk. 'Cause I gotta be a dad at some point... Imagine being 40 years old with this haircut."

How Fans React to Mahomes' New Hairdo

NFL supporters didn't wait to respond to Mahomes' fresh new hairdo. Some welcomed it as a new beginning after the grueling Super Bowl loss, while others missed his signature look.

Social media was startled with mixed reactions, with many likening the cut to all-time great quarterbacks who settled into more conservative looks later in their careers.

"This is like Kobe going from 8 to 24," one Chiefs fan said on X.

"I really like the new look! Diff vibes for 2025 season," another fan wrote, as quoted by The Kansas City Star.

What Does Patrick Mahomes' New Haircut Mean

Although Mahomes' haircut may be a minor adjustment, it represents a new beginning for the quarterback as he rebounds for another attempt at a championship.

With the Chiefs already thinking about the 2025 NFL season, the fans will be paying close attention to determine whether this new hairstyle will result in another MVP-quality performance on the field.

Some fans believe that his new haircut could spell luck next season. Others believe that this is Patrick Mahomes' way to change things around.

Either way, it could be a symbol that Mahomes embraces his new self—and he's up for the challenge to improve further this time.

For Eagles fans who mocked Mahomes with Kermit doll burning, this could be Mahomes' response to the taunts. It's one way to send a strong message to haters that he won't be swayed easily by insults.