Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes likely to sit out preseason games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play in the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Andy Reid indicated that he is leaning towards resting Mahomes, who is recovering from knee surgery. Although Mahomes has demonstrated progress during training camp, including rolling out and scrambling, he aims for a September 14 return against the Denver Broncos. Reid plans to give backup quarterbacks, including Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier, more reps during the preseason.
- •Mahomes recovering from December surgery on his left knee
- •Reid suggests Mahomes may not play in preseason games
- •Mahomes targets a September 14 return against Broncos
- •Justin Fields receiving first-team reps in camp
- •Reid emphasizes need for backup quarterbacks to gain experience
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs Are Unlikely To Play Their Star QB In Preseason
"Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been making steady progress, but that doesn't mean preseason work.
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