Chiefs coach Andy Reid hints Patrick Mahomes may sit out entire Chiefs preseason after knee surgery
Summary
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said quarterback Patrick Mahomes may miss the entire preseason as he recovers from knee surgery done in December. Mahomes has recovered well and is practicing without limits, but Reid thinks it is unlikely Mahomes will play in the preseason games.Key Facts
- Patrick Mahomes had surgery in December to repair torn ligaments in his left knee.
- Mahomes has been ahead of schedule in recovery and joined offseason programs fully.
- Surgeon Dr. Dan Cooper cleared Mahomes to practice without restrictions last month.
- Coach Andy Reid said Mahomes probably will not play in the preseason opener and might skip all preseason games.
- Mahomes is a two-time NFL MVP and has a lot of experience, so preseason play is not critical for him.
- The Chiefs added quarterback Justin Fields from the Jets, who may get more preseason game time.
- Another backup quarterback, Garrett Nussmeier, was drafted as a future prospect and also needs playing time.
- The team has several players currently injured, but none with serious long-term issues.
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