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Mahomes Sends DMs to Grieving Reporter | Kansas City Chiefs News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- 77
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Summary
Tucker Franklin, Chiefs beat reporter for KC Sports Network, is grieving the sudden loss of his dad — but got an unexpected lifeline from Patrick Mahomes himself, who slid into his DMs with heartfelt support. The Chiefs QB sent a message praying for Tucker’s family and letting him know the entire Chiefs Kingdom stands with him — a gesture Tucker called “more than he could express.” Mahomes even responded with a heart emoji, sealing the emotional moment. While Tucker’s been deep-diving into Chiefs history on YouTube and co-hosting a podcast, he’s had to pause recently to be there for his family. Now, as the Chiefs prepare for their high-stakes Week One showdown against the Broncos on Monday Night Football, Mahomes returns to the field after a torn ACL — a powerful reminder of his resilience both on and off the gridiron. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/72c23724d5476db2