Andy Reid leans against playing Patrick Mahomes in preseason opener
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid stated he is unlikely to play quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the upcoming preseason opener against the Rams on August 12. Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL sustained this summer. Reid expressed uncertainty about whether Mahomes will participate in any preseason games leading up to the regular season opener against the Broncos. He emphasized the importance of giving reps to new quarterbacks on the roster. Final decisions regarding Mahomes' preseason participation are expected in the coming weeks.
- •Mahomes coming off a torn ACL this summer.
- •Reid suggests Mahomes likely won't play against the Rams.
- •Reid emphasizes new quarterbacks need game reps.
- •Final decisions on Mahomes' status expected in upcoming weeks.
- •Chiefs’ regular season opener is September 11 against the Broncos.
- 6:50 PMESPN — Reid: Mahomes unlikely for preseason opener
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Andy Reid: I don't know if Patrick Mahomes will play in the preseason
"Although Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has participated in every part of training camp, coach Andy Reid acknowledged Friday that he will likely not have him play in the team's preseason opener next week against the Rams.
"Reid said he's leaning against playing Mahomes in next week's preseason opener.
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External links- ESPNAug 7, 2026, 6:50 PMReid: Mahomes unlikely for preseason opener
Although Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has participated in every part of training camp, coach Andy Reid acknowledged Friday that he will likely not have him play in the team's preseason opener next week against the Rams.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:39 PMAndy Reid: I don't know if Patrick Mahomes will play in the preseason
Reid said he's leaning against playing Mahomes in next week's preseason opener.
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