Patrick Mahomes suffers new injury in addition to ACL tear as Chiefs QB eyes return for 2026 season: Insider

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Patrick Mahomes suffers new injury in addition to ACL tear as Chiefs QB eyes return for 2026 season: Insider

Patrick Mahomes' 2025 campaign with the Kansas City Chiefs ended abruptly on a disastrous note. During Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the quarterback suffered an ACL tear with just two minutes left in the game.

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However, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, this was not the only injury that the three-time Super Bowl Champion suffered. He also sustained an LCL injury on his left knee that was repaired during surgery.

"More context: Patrick Mahomes also tore his LCL, along with his ACL, sources say, While that can complicate recovery, it doesn't necessary extend his rehab longer than 9 months or so," Rapoport tweeted.
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Against the Chargers, Mahomes completed 16 of 28 passes for 189 yards, one rushing touchdown, and one interception. The quarterback recorded 3,587 yards and 22 TDs passing this season, while also rushing for 422 yards and five touchdowns.

After Sunday's game, Patrick Mahomes shared a tweet on X expressing his disappointment with the way his 2025 campaign came to an end. He also extended his gratitude to the fans for their support and said that he will come back stronger.

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"Don't know why this had to happen. And not going to lie it's hurts," Mahomes said. "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."
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Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew is expected to start the remainder of the games for the Chiefs. He agreed to a one-year deal with the team in March after spending the 2024 campaign with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Minshew played in 10 games, tallying 2,013 yards and nine TDs passing. The Raiders finished fourth in the AFC West with a 4-13 record.


Chiefs HC Andy Reid shares his honest thoughts on Patrick Mahomes' injury

After the disappointing Week 15 loss, the Chiefs have been eliminated from this season's playoff contention.

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On Monday, coach Andy Reid shared his thoughts on Patrick Mahomes' rehab process.

"He'll attack it, just like he does everything else," Reid said as per ESPN. "There have been some pretty good quarterbacks who have had the same injury, and they've done pretty well after they came back.
"He'll get after it, and he's got good people here to rehab him. He'll be right on top of that."

The Chiefs (6-8) next face the Tennessee Titans (2-12) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Can they bring an end to their three-game losing streak without Mahomes on the offense?

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Edited by Priyam Hazarika
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