Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Announces Personal News Before NFL Season Opener

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes announced another high-profile project as he prepares for his long-awaited return.

by Ayomide Adeduyite

Sep 8, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15).

Patrick Mahomes is less than a week away from potentially making his return to regular-season football after a long recovery from the knee injury that ended his 2025 campaign. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee during a Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last December.

He underwent surgery shortly afterward, then spent the offseason working toward his goal of being ready for the start of the 2026 season. Mahomes has remained on track to start Monday night’s opener against the Denver Broncos, despite not appearing in the preseason.

As Mahomes prepares to step back onto an NFL field, he also has something new to put his name behind.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) on the field.

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On Tuesday, the Chiefs quarterback and Oakley announced the latest addition to his Signature Series in a collaborative Instagram post, unveiling the Patrick Mahomes II Signature Series Permian.

“It’s always showtime. The Patrick Mahomes II Signature Series Permian, available online and in select stores,” the post read.

The Permian continues Mahomes’ longstanding relationship with Oakley, which has produced several collections since the quarterback became a Team Oakley athlete. The new frame features a refined black finish with red detailing, while Oakley’s product description says the design reflects Mahomes’ “visionary brilliance and relentless drive.” It also comes with a custom microbag and box.

The partnership has previously produced football-inspired designs tied closely to Mahomes’ identity. Oakley’s 2025 Signature Series collection included the Chaminade, Sutro Lite Sweep and Resistor Sweep, with the Chaminade featuring red and gold detailing inspired by the Chiefs. The collection also used Oakley’s O Matter material and Prizm lens technology.

With the Permian joining his growing Signature Series collection, Mahomes now has another project carrying his name as he prepares for his first regular-season snap of 2026.