Nike Appears to Troll Patrick Mahomes After Super Bowl Loss with Kermit the Frog Ad Celebrating Eagles' Win

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Kevin Sabitus/Getty; Nike/X

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs stands for the national anthem before Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana; Nike Kermit the Frog Ad Celebrating Eagles' Win

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Nike has seemingly unlocked a new level ofPatrick Mahomes-as-Kermit-the-Frog trolling.In an ad released after Super Bowl 2025, the brand celebrates thePhiladelphia Eagles winning the big game— and pokes fun at the Adidas-endorsedKansas City Chiefs quarterbackwho may or may not sound a little like the Muppet.The commercial, set to Kermit’s signature song “Not Easy Bein’ Green,” shows a montage of moments from recent Eagles history.Like the iconic frog’s struggle, the spot shares the good and the bad.From an image of sad Eagles players along the sidelines at Super Bowl 2023, covered in red-and-gold Chiefs confetti, to star running backSaquon Barkleydropping the ball to coachNick Siriannishowing disgust along the sidelines, the Eagles’ road to getting back to the big game was not always easy, especially when the team started off .500 early this season.But as Kermit poignantly sings the song, he realizes that, while he is green, “it’ll do fine" and “it’s beautiful” — similar to one of Barkley’s most heralded plays of the season, when he ran backwards with the ball while hurdling over the defense.And just like Kermit’s journey, the franchise found its groove, and it all culminated in a 40-22 Super Bowl stunnerover the Chiefson Sunday, Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.“It’s Good to be Green,” the athletic footwear and apparel company wrote alongside the video.C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 and Jalyx Hunt #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after winning Super Bowl LIX on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.Gregory Shamus/GettyAs the celebration continues in Philadelphia, Mahomes, 29, is already recalibrating and reflecting on the outcome of the game.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.After one of the poorest showings of his career, the signal-caller thanked his fans and apologized for his effort.“Appreciate all the love and support from #ChiefsKingdom,”he wrote on X. “I let y’all down today. I’ll always continue to work and try and learn and be better for it.”Mahomes added, “We will be back.”

Nike has seemingly unlocked a new level ofPatrick Mahomes-as-Kermit-the-Frog trolling.

In an ad released after Super Bowl 2025, the brand celebrates thePhiladelphia Eagles winning the big game— and pokes fun at the Adidas-endorsedKansas City Chiefs quarterbackwho may or may not sound a little like the Muppet.

The commercial, set to Kermit’s signature song “Not Easy Bein’ Green,” shows a montage of moments from recent Eagles history.

Like the iconic frog’s struggle, the spot shares the good and the bad.

From an image of sad Eagles players along the sidelines at Super Bowl 2023, covered in red-and-gold Chiefs confetti, to star running backSaquon Barkleydropping the ball to coachNick Siriannishowing disgust along the sidelines, the Eagles’ road to getting back to the big game was not always easy, especially when the team started off .500 early this season.

But as Kermit poignantly sings the song, he realizes that, while he is green, “it’ll do fine” and “it’s beautiful” — similar to one of Barkley’s most heralded plays of the season, when he ran backwards with the ball while hurdling over the defense.

And just like Kermit’s journey, the franchise found its groove, and it all culminated in a 40-22 Super Bowl stunnerover the Chiefson Sunday, Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

“It’s Good to be Green,” the athletic footwear and apparel company wrote alongside the video.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 and Jalyx Hunt #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after winning Super Bowl LIX on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.Gregory Shamus/Getty

C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 and Jalyx Hunt #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after winning Super Bowl LIX on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Gregory Shamus/Getty

As the celebration continues in Philadelphia, Mahomes, 29, is already recalibrating and reflecting on the outcome of the game.

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After one of the poorest showings of his career, the signal-caller thanked his fans and apologized for his effort.

“Appreciate all the love and support from #ChiefsKingdom,”he wrote on X. “I let y’all down today. I’ll always continue to work and try and learn and be better for it.”

Mahomes added, “We will be back.”

source: people.com