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By Nelson Espinal
Contributing Sports Reporter
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The Kansas City Chiefs got an update on the status of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who suffered a torn ACL at the end of the season.
The Chiefs lost Mahomes during a Week 15 game against the San Diego Chargers with their playoff hopes on the line. During a play, he ended up completely tearing through multiple ligaments, leading to surgery and his season being over.
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Kansas City lost the game, ending their already slim playoff chances, though more importantly, the status of their franchise player was left up in the air for the upcoming season.
This injury is the first major one for Mahomes, who has a recovery timeline of around nine months following his surgery, a window that puts him around Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
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Weeks after his surgery, with the emotion of the moment somewhat removed, Mahomes spoke to the media about his recovery and how he realistically feels about his timeline.
“I want to be ready for Week 1. The doctors said I could,” Mahomes said. "But I can’t predict what happens throughout the process. That’s the goal, to play Week 1 and have no restrictions.
"You want to be out there healthy and give us the best chance to win. I hope to do some things in OTAs and training camp, and be able to do things there.
"Rehab’s going great so far, just hitting all the checkpoints that the doctor wants you to do, getting the strength and the range, mobility back.
“So, that’s been going great, been doing all of it here in Kansas City so far. [Chiefs assistant athletic trainer] Julie [Frymyer] has been crushing it, pushing me. The doctor kind of gives you goals to get to, and I just maximize those, and they hold me back because I always want to go a little bit further. So, it’s been going great.”
How did Mahomes do before his injury in 2025?
Prior to picking up the brutal injury, Mahomes threw for 3,587 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He also rushed for 422 yards, putting on his superhero cape and creating offense when the unit struggled to move the ball.
His numbers are not earth-shattering, but the offense has not received notable investment for years, with the team focusing on defense.
His wide receiver core is especially weak compared to the top teams, leaving him to create off-script.
Regardless of when Mahomes comes back, he needs help to avoid putting his body and health in tricky spots and keep him upright for an entire season.
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