Andy Reid outlines QB rotation plan for Chiefs preseason game vs Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discussed the team's quarterback plans for their upcoming preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Patrick Mahomes will not play, while Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier, and Chris Oladokun will take snaps. Reid emphasized the importance of this game for determining the depth chart prior to the regular season, as each quarterback brings differing experiences and backgrounds. This matchup presents a key opportunity as the Chiefs evaluate their options at the position ahead of the 2026 season.
- •Patrick Mahomes will not play in the preseason game.
- •Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier, and Chris Oladokun will compete for quarterback positions.
- •Fields was traded to the Chiefs after a productive 2025 season.
- •Nussmeier was a seventh-round pick and had a challenging 2025 season at LSU.
- •Oladokun had limited opportunities last season but needs to prove himself.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Andy Reid discusses preseason QB plans without Patrick Mahomes
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