Summary
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is recovering from knee surgery and his return date is uncertain. The team has brought in Justin Fields as a backup quarterback in case Mahomes isn’t ready for the start of the 2026 NFL season. Coach Andy Reid stated that Mahomes is making good progress in his recovery.
Key Facts
- Patrick Mahomes injured his knee on December 14, injuring his ACL and LCL.
- Mahomes had surgery in December to repair the torn ligaments.
- There is no clear timeline for Mahomes' return, but the earliest could be early September.
- Andy Reid, the Chiefs' head coach, mentioned the team acquired Justin Fields as a backup quarterback.
- Justin Fields was a first-round draft pick by the Chicago Bears in 2021.
- Fields has since played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets.
- Reid reported that Mahomes is diligently working on his recovery, spending significant time at the facility.
- Mahomes has expressed hope to be ready and unrestricted by Week 1 of the season.
