KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee while trying to keep the Kansas City Chiefs’ postseason hopes alive in the waning seconds of a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Chiefs’ star signal-caller will seek a second opinion on his knee injury from Dallas Cowboys head physician Dr. Dan Cooper, coach Andy Reid said Monday during a media availability.
“He’ll attack it,” Reid said of Mahomes going through his recovery. “He’s got good people here to rehab him.”
The Chiefs had just crossed midfield with less than two minutes to go Sunday when Mahomes scrambled toward the Kansas City sideline, then tried to get rid of the ball. He was spun to the ground upon release by Chargers defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand, and Mahomes immediately grabbed at his left knee while trainers converged on him.
He was eventually helped to the blue injury tent on the sideline, but Mahomes only stayed there for a few moments. He soon emerged with staff members on either side of him, limping toward the locker room with a white towel draped over his head.
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The Chiefs confirmed Sunday evening that an MRI revealed an ACL tear.
“Don’t know why this had to happen,” Mahomes posted on social media before the diagnosis was announced. “And not going to lie it hurts. But all we can do now is trust in God and attack every single day over and over again. Thank you Chiefs kingdom for always supporting me and for everyone who has reached out and sent prayers. I Will be back stronger than ever.”
Reid said Mahomes is in a good place, but that the star quarterback felt like he let people down.
“He’s ready for the challenge ahead,” Reid added.
When asked if he expected Mahomes to play in 2026, Reid said he would cross that bridge when he gets there.
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