Garrett Nussmeier prepares for preseason with Chiefs as rookie quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Garrett Nussmeier, rookie quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, is training at Missouri Western State University ahead of the preseason opener on August 15 against the Los Angeles Rams. Nussmeier reflects on a challenging year at LSU and embraces the opportunity with the Chiefs, where he aims to learn from veterans Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields. Head coach Andy Reid praises Nussmeier's ability to adapt and perform in practice. No details on quarterback repetitions for the preseason opener were available as of now.
- •Nussmeier was selected by the Chiefs as the 248th pick.
- •He faced a challenging final season at LSU due to an injury.
- •Chiefs will play Rams in their preseason opener on August 15.
- •Reid commends Nussmeier's work ethic and adaptability.
- •Nussmeier is focused on learning from seasoned quarterbacks.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs rookie QB Garrett Nussmeier on playing preseason: ‘I’ll be ready’
"Kansas City’s rookie quarterback finds himself in a much different situation than a year ago at LSU.
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