{"id":32245,"date":"2026-08-08T10:25:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T05:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=32245"},"modified":"2026-08-08T10:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T05:25:40","slug":"chiefs-coach-andy-reid-hints-patrick-mahomes-may-sit-out-entire-chiefs-preseason-after-knee-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=32245","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs coach Andy Reid hints Patrick Mahomes may sit out entire Chiefs preseason after knee surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/twt-thumbs.washtimes.com\/media\/image\/2026\/08\/07\/Chiefs_Camp_Football_73175_s1440x960.jpg?f72536d07237fdd262042ae8f5e6e6de3b865f3c\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>ST. JOSEPH, Mo. \u2014 Chiefs coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontimes.com\/topics\/andy-reid\/\">Andy Reid<\/a> said Friday that it is unlikely that quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontimes.com\/topics\/patrick-mahomes\/\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a> will play in their preseason opener against the Rams next week, and it\u2019s possible that the two-time MVP skips the three-game exhibition slate entirely.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not necessarily a surprise given Mahomes underwent surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee in December.<\/p>\n<p>Mahomes has been ahead of schedule in his rehab work ever since the injury, though, participating in the entire offseason program before reporting to training camp on time. He was given the all-clear late last month by Dallas-based surgeon Dr. Dan Cooper, who performed the procedure, to participate in practices without any restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s a pretty good chance I don\u2019t play him,\u201d Reid said. \u201cPercentages are leaning that way. I don\u2019t know if I will play him the second or third game &#8211; I don\u2019t know that &#8211; but percentages probably lean against doing that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On one hand, Mahomes hardly needs the work given his experience. On the other hand, the competitive nature of the quarterback may be enough to convince Reid to put him on the field at least for a couple of snaps in the second game against Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Mahomes has said he\u2019s looking forward to taking his first real hit to feel fully back to football.<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs have no shortage of quarterbacks in need of preseason work. They traded with the Jets for veteran Justin Fields to serve as their primary backup, and he could use some game experience in the new offense. So could Garrett Nussmeier, the once-heralded LSU quarterback, whom they chose in the seventh round of the draft as a project.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve got new people \u2026 behind (Mahomes) that need some work,\u201d Reid said. \u201cThe more reps they get, the better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs, who have another practice Saturday before taking Sunday off, have a number of players missing due to injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The latest to join the list was two-time Pro Bowl offensive guard Trey Smith, who was examined by a hip specialist as a precaution after it started to bother him this week. Reid downplayed the severity of the injury, saying \u201che\u2019s going to be OK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In fact, none of the other injuries appear to be long-term problems. Defensive end Ashton Gillotte has a hamstring strain, linebacker Jeffrey Bassa a groin injury, linebacker Drue Tranquill some back pain and wide receiver Xavier Worthy a shoulder issue, while defensive back L\u2019Jarius Sneed continues to manage a knee problem and cornerback Mansoor Delane a shoulder injury.<\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Cyrus Allen, the Chiefs\u2019 fifth-round pick who had been turning some heads, was back at practice for the first time since bruising his shin during Monday\u2019s workout. But he was held out of drills that involved contact with the defense.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe did a good job when he was back in there, so that\u2019s a positive,\u201d Reid said. \u201cHe\u2019s at all the meetings. He\u2019s focused in. He wants to get out there. He doesn\u2019t want to miss. He\u2019s been working hard. We\u2019ll just ease him back in, like I said.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<p>                        <a name=\"pagebreak\"\/><\/p>\n<p>AP NFL: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/NFL<\/p>\n<div class=\"permission\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 The Washington Times, LLC.\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ST. JOSEPH, Mo. \u2014 Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that it is unlikely that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play in their preseason opener against the Rams next week, and it\u2019s possible that the two-time MVP skips the three-game exhibition slate entirely. 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