Andy Reid hints against Patrick Mahomes playing in preseason games
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid expressed hesitance over playing quarterback Patrick Mahomes in upcoming preseason games. Mahomes, recovering from ACL and LCL tears suffered in December, has targeted a return for the season opener against the Denver Broncos on September 14. Reid stated that the 'percentages probably lean against' playing Mahomes in these exhibitions, emphasizing the need for backups to gain experience. Backup quarterbacks include Justin Fields and rookie Garrett Nussmeier, who Reid noted has shown promise in training camp. The status of Mahomes will be closely monitored as training camp progresses.
- •Reid doubts Mahomes will play in the preseason, focusing on other quarterbacks.
- •Mahomes aims to return for the September 14 opener against the Broncos.
- •Justin Fields is the current backup, with rookie Garrett Nussmeier behind him.
- •Mahomes was cleared for full participation in camp last month.
- •Reid emphasizes the importance of mobility for Mahomes' return to play.
- 9:55 PMAssociated Press — Chiefs coach Andy Reid hints Patrick Mahomes may sit out entire Chiefs preseason after knee surgery - AP News
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs coach Andy Reid hints Patrick Mahomes may sit out entire Chiefs preseason after knee surgery
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Andy Reid discusses preseason playing status for Patrick Mahomes
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs' Andy Reid says 'percentages probably lean against' playing Patrick Mahomes in preseason
"Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that it is unlikely that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play in their preseason opener against the Rams next week, and it's possible that the two-time MVP skips the three-game exhibition slate entirely. Mahomes has been ahead of schedule in his rehab work ever since the injury, though, participating in the entire offseason program before reporting to training camp on time. “There's a pretty good chance I don't play him,” Reid said.
"Chiefs coach Andy Reid says quarterback Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play in their preseason opener against the Rams next week. Mahomes, who had knee surgery in December, might skip the entire exhibition slate even though he's been ahead of schedule in reha…
"During his press conference, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discussed the preseason playing status for Patrick Mahomes | @EdEastonJr
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External links- Associated PressAug 7, 2026, 9:55 PMChiefs coach Andy Reid hints Patrick Mahomes may sit out entire Chiefs preseason after knee surgery - AP News
Chiefs coach Andy Reid says quarterback Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play in their preseason opener against the Rams next week. Mahomes, who had knee surgery in December, might skip the entire exhibition slate even though he's been ahead of schedule in reha…
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:54 PMChiefs coach Andy Reid hints Patrick Mahomes may sit out entire Chiefs preseason after knee surgery
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that it is unlikely that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play in their preseason opener against the Rams next week, and it's possible that the two-time MVP skips the three-game exhibition slate entirely. Mahomes has been ahead of schedule in his rehab work ever since the injury, though, participating in the entire offseason program before reporting to training camp on time. “There's a pretty good chance I don't play him,” Reid said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:00 PMAndy Reid discusses preseason playing status for Patrick Mahomes
During his press conference, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discussed the preseason playing status for Patrick Mahomes | @EdEastonJr
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 5:55 PMChiefs' Andy Reid says 'percentages probably lean against' playing Patrick Mahomes in preseason
Mahomes has been targeting a Week 1 return after suffering season-ending ACL and LCL tears last December.
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