Andy Reid announces Garrett Nussmeier as starting quarterback against Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed Garrett Nussmeier will start at quarterback in the preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks on Friday. Chris Oladokun remains in concussion protocol and Nussmeier, who performed well in earlier preseason games, is set to share time with him if Oladokun is cleared. Reid also left the door open for Justin Fields to serve as the emergency quarterback. Nussmeier completed 9 of 17 passes for 74 yards in his last appearance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- •Garrett Nussmeier will start against the Seahawks on Friday.
- •Chris Oladokun is in concussion protocol.
- •Nussmeier has performed well in preseason games.
- •Justin Fields may serve as the emergency quarterback.
- •Nussmeier completed 9 of 17 passes for 74 yards last week.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Andy Reid announces new starting quarterback for the preseason finale
"During Wednesday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid announced a new starting quarterback for the preseason finale | @EdEastonJr
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