Brittany Mahomes Reveals Heartbreaking Reason Eagles Are Gone From Home
When Real Eagles Visited the Chiefs’ Kingdom: The Mahomes Family’s Unexpected Backyard Guests
TL;DR: For weeks, a pair of golden eagles made themselves at home near Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ property. Brittany documented their stay on social media, joking about the irony since the Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest NFL rivals are the Philadelphia Eagles. The birds have now flown away—likely after raising their babies—leaving the backyard quiet again just as football season ramps up.
The Surprise Visitors
Imagine looking out your window and seeing two giant golden eagles hanging out in your backyard. That’s exactly what happened to the Mahomes family! For several weeks, these massive birds of prey decided the area around their home was the perfect spot to settle down.
Brittany Mahomes (Patrick’s wife) didn’t know what they were at first. After a quick search, she realized they were golden eagles—one of the largest, fastest raptors in North America. She started sharing photos and videos on Instagram, turning the birds into a mini internet sensation.
Why It Was Extra Funny: The "Eagles" Rivalry
Here’s where the story gets really good. In the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are huge rivals. They’ve faced off in two recent Super Bowls:
| Super Bowl | Winner | Loser |
|---|---|---|
| LVII (2023) | Kansas City Chiefs | Philadelphia Eagles |
| LIX (2025) | Philadelphia Eagles | Kansas City Chiefs |
Fun Fact: The Eagles even beat the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium during the 2025 regular season (20-17).
So, having actual Eagles move in next to the Chiefs’ quarterback? The jokes wrote themselves. Brittany played along, posting things like:
"I’m concerned. Are they trying to take over at this point? I’m a little scared."
A Growing Family (of Birds)
Brittany noticed the eagles kept coming back, day after day. Eventually, she put the pieces together:
- The pair stuck around for weeks.
- They were likely nesting.
- They probably stayed long enough to raise their babies (eaglets).
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Nature Note: Golden eagles are protected by federal law. It’s illegal to disturb their nests, so the Mahomes family were respectful observers—watching from a distance and letting nature take its course.
This Has Happened Before!
Last year, Brittany had another eagle encounter. A bald eagle (the national bird of the USA and the Philly Eagles’ mascot) perched in a tree near their driveway. She joked:
"Think I could teach it how to attack on command?"
This time around, the golden eagles stayed much longer, making it a whole season-long storyline.
The Birds Have Flown the Coop
Recently, Brittany posted an update: the eagles are gone.
She showed patches of flattened grass where they’d been hanging out and wrote:
"But sadly they are gone. Think they raised their babies and now they’re off. They come back for mating season maybe idk."
It was a bittersweet moment—she’d clearly grown attached to their wild neighbors.
Back to Football: Mahomes’ Comeback
With the backyard quiet again, the family’s focus is back on the gridiron.
- Patrick Mahomes is returning from a serious knee injury that ended his 2025 season early.
- Brittany took their three kids—Sterling, Bronze, and Golden—to Arrowhead Stadium for the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
- The Chiefs lost 20-12, but the night was really about family and seeing Dad back on the field.
Summary
- Golden eagles nested near the Mahomes home for weeks.
- The irony wasn’t lost on anyone: Chiefs vs. Eagles is the NFL’s hottest rivalry.
- The birds likely stayed to raise their young before migrating.
- Brittany documented it all with humor on Instagram.
- Now, the family is focused on Patrick’s comeback for the new NFL season.
- Brittany wonders if the eagles will return next mating season—until then, "there are officially no more Eagles in the Chiefs’ Kingdom."
FAQ
1. What kind of eagles were they?
They were golden eagles. They are different from bald eagles (which have white heads). Golden eagles are dark brown with golden feathers on their napes and are incredible hunters.
2. Why is it funny that "Eagles" were at the Mahomes’ house?
Patrick Mahomes plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. Their biggest recent rival is the Philadelphia Eagles. Having the literal bird of prey representing the rival team nesting in the Chiefs’ QB’s backyard was a perfect sports coincidence.
3. Did the family touch or feed the eagles?
No. Golden eagles are protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. It is illegal to disturb, feed, or interfere with them in any way. The Mahomes family watched them from a safe distance.
4. Why did the eagles leave?
Brittany suspects they stayed long enough to lay eggs, hatch them, and raise the babies (fledglings) until they could fly and hunt on their own. Once the kids are grown, eagle families typically disperse.
5. Is Patrick Mahomes healthy for the new season?
He is working his way back. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in the 2025 season. The preseason game against the Rams was his first live action in a long time, a major step in his recovery process.