Patrick Mahomes honors Len Dawson with famed 'choir huddle'

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Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs honored NFL legend Len Dawson Thursday night at the start of the team’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.

Mahomes and the Chiefs got into the famed "choir huddle" that Dawson used with his Chiefs teams before breaking off and getting the offense started.

Dawson died Wednesday at the age of 87 after moving into hospice care earlier this month.

Dawson’s family released a statement to KMBC-TV, where the retired NFL star worked as a broadcaster.

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Len Dawson leads the Kansas City Chiefs against the Minnesota Vikings during Super Bowl IV Jan. 11, 1970, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

"With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers," the family's statement said. 

LEN DAWSON, HALL OF FAME QUARTERBACK WHO LED CHIEFS TO SUPER BOWL WIN, DEAD AT 87

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs stands on the field during warmups for a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium Aug. 25, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. He's wearing a sweatshirt in tribute to NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson after Dawson's recent death.   (Jason Hanna/Getty Images)

"He loved Kansas City and, no matter where his travels took him, he could not wait to return home.

"Linda wants to acknowledge and thank the wonderful team of doctors, nurses and support staff at KU Med who showed