Patrick Mahomes joins Royals ownership group

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Patrick Mahomes has owned the Chargers’ defense, the Texans’ defense, and the 49ers’ defense. Now he’ll own the Kansas City Royals.

The Royals announced that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has joined the ownership group.

The group, which purchased the Royals from the late David Glass for $1 billion last fall, is led by local businessman John Sherman and includes a group of over 20 investors with local ties, including entertainer Eric Stonestreet.

The portion that Mahomes owns has not been disclosed, but it is likely a very small portion. The quarterback is fresh off signing a 10-year contract with the Chiefs that could be worth up to $503 million. The 24-year…