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There are certain names in the NFL that feel untouchable, almost mythic—players so central to their team’s identity that the idea of them ever wearing another jersey seems absurd, if not impossible. Patrick Mahomes is the living, breathing embodiment of that. Since the moment the Kansas City Chiefs traded up in 2017 to snatch him with the 10th overall pick, Mahomes has been nothing short of a revolution. He’s the golden arm who turned a proud franchise into a dynasty, the magician who’s delivered five AFC titles and three Super Bowl rings in just eight seasons, the two-time league MVP who seems to redefine the limits of the position every time he steps onto the field. And yet, in the NFL—where loyalty can be as fleeting as a fourth-quarter lead—there’s always someone willing to ask the impossible question: “Is he available?”

Flash back to the wild spring of 2022. The Washington Commanders, desperate and restless after yet another season of quarterback roulette, decided to swing for the fences in a way that only a franchise starved for relevance could. According to a report from ESPN’s John Keim, the Commanders’ front office didn’t just window-shop—they went all-in, calling every team in the league to ask about the availability of their starting quarterbacks. Every team. Including, yes, the Kansas City Chiefs. Including, unbelievably, Patrick Mahomes.

It’s the kind of move that feels like something out of a fever dream, or maybe a Madden franchise mode gone off the rails. Did the Commanders really think Kansas City would entertain the idea of trading away the face of football, the man who had just signed a 10-year, $450 million extension—the largest in league history—barely two years earlier? Maybe not. But in a league where fortunes can turn on a single injury or a moment of madness, you never know until you ask. So Washington picked up the phone and dialed, probably knowing the answer, but hoping for a miracle.

The story, naturally, exploded across social media when the popular ML Football account on X (formerly Twitter) resurfaced Keim’s report. Fans had a field day with the sheer audacity of it all. “Did they also call Tom Brady’s house? Did they ask the Packers about Aaron Rodgers, or the Chiefs about trading Arrowhead Stadium for a third-round pick?” The jokes wrote themselves, but beneath the laughter was a kind of admiration for the Commanders’ chutzpah. After all, in the NFL, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take—even if some of those shots are from half-court with your eyes closed.

Of course, the Chiefs’ answer was swift and unequivocal: absolutely not. Mahomes isn’t just a player; he’s the beating heart of a franchise, the reason Kansas City is a destination for free agents and a nightmare for defensive coordinators. Since signing that monster extension in 2020, Mahomes has only solidified his status as the league’s most indispensable asset. He’s not going anywhere, not in 2025, not in 2030, not ever if Andy Reid and Clark Hunt have anything to say about it.

But the story lingers, a testament to just how desperate teams can get in search of a quarterback, and how Mahomes has become the NFL’s ultimate “what if.” Somewhere, in a parallel universe, maybe the Commanders’ call led to something more than a polite laugh and a quick hang-up. But in this reality, Mahomes remains the king of Kansas City, untouchable as ever, with a legacy that grows every Sunday. And for the rest of the league, all they can do is watch, wonder, and—just maybe—work up the nerve to make that impossible call.

The popular ML Football X/Twitter account reposted the story:

Of course, the Commanders never got their hands on the best quarterback in the game. They had to settle on a trade for Carson Wentz, who had one disappointing year in Washington before getting released.

After an uneven year from Sam Howell in 2023, the Commanders finally got their new franchise quarterback in Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 pick of 2024.

Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs Look To Bounce Back From Ugly Super Bowl 59 Loss

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce (Denny Medley-Imagn Images)
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs suffered a brutal 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59, denying them of the first three-peat in the Lombardi Trophy era.

Kansas City has played in seven straight AFC Championship games since Mahomes became the starter in 2018, winning five of them. History suggests they’ll have little problem getting back to the final four, but we’ll see if they can shake off the Super Bowl defeat and claim that fourth championship together.

Social Media Is Sending Their Prayers To Clint Eastwood Today

Clint Eastwood (Photo By Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
Clint Eastwood turned 95 recently, but it hasn’t been an easy year for the legendary actor and director.

On Tuesday, fans across the country poured out messages of support as news spread about his recent struggles. Eastwood has been mourning the sudden death of his longtime partner, Christina Sandera, who passed away from a heart attack earlier this year.

The Hollywood icon has kept a low profile since her passing. For fans who’ve followed his career for decades, seeing Eastwood go through this personal loss has struck a chord. Though the actor has rarely been seen in public in recent months, his son Scott Eastwood shared a welcome update that gave many people a reason to breathe a little easier.

Fans Rally Behind Eastwood

Clint Eastwood and Christina Sandera (Photo Via Instagram/@clinteastwoodfans01)

Scott Eastwood, in a recent interview, reassured fans that his father is holding up. “He’s doing good,” he said. “He’s a survivor, a trouper. He was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II. He saw a lot of struggle.” That perspective seems to be carrying Eastwood through yet another chapter of hardship.

Supporters didn’t hesitate to show their love. Social media lit up with tributes, memories, and heartfelt messages. Many highlighted not only his contributions to film but also his resilience as a person.

“There are literally hundreds of reasons why a man doesn’t get better with age,” one fan posted on X.

Another fan commented, “HE IS NEVER GONNA STOP!!!!”

Another fan chimed in, “I hope he blesses us with his presence for many more years!”

Photographs from December 2018 show Eastwood attending the premiere of The Mule with Sandera by his side. The two had been together for years, and her sudden loss clearly left a mark on him. Though the grief remains, Eastwood isn’t ready to slow down completely. In an interview with Kurier on May 30, he reflected on aging with intent. “There’s no reason why a man can’t get better with age,” he said. “And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I’m not one of them.”

Clint Eastwood, who has eight children- Laurie, Kimber, Alison, Francesca, Kyle, Kathryn, Scott and Morgan- continues to lean on family during this time. For fans, the hope is simple: that he keeps creating, keeps going, and, most of all, keeps finding strength in the days ahead.