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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Chiefs coach Andy Reid indicates Patrick Mahomes may miss entire preseason

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid stated that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will likely miss the team's preseason opener against the Rams and may sit out the entire three-game exhibition schedule following knee surgery.

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Why It Matters

The availability of the team's starting quarterback for the upcoming exhibition games is uncertain as he recovers from knee surgery.

Key Facts

  • Chiefs head coach Andy Reid stated it is unlikely Patrick Mahomes will play in the preseason opener against the Rams.
  • Patrick Mahomes may skip the entire three-game preseason exhibition slate.
  • The potential absence follows knee surgery for Patrick Mahomes.

Who's Mentioned

personXavier Worthy“Chiefs wide receiver”personGarrett Nussmeier“Chiefs quarterback”personCyrus Allen“Chiefs wide receiver”personTrey Smith“Chiefs offensive guard”personJeffrey Bassa“Chiefs linebacker”personJustin Fields“Chiefs backup quarterback”personAndy Reid“Chiefs head coach”personDr. Dan Cooper“Surgeon who performed Mahomes' knee surgery”organizationRams“Opponent in preseason opener”personL'Jarius Sneed“Chiefs defensive back”personAshton Gillotte“Chiefs defensive end”personDrue Tranquill“Chiefs linebacker”personMansoor Delane“Chiefs cornerback”personPatrick Mahomes“Chiefs quarterback”