Patrick Mahomes likely to miss preseason game against Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Patrick Mahomes is expected to be sidelined for the Kansas City Chiefs' matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 22, 2026. Despite his full participation in training camp practices, the Chiefs are taking a cautious approach following Mahomes' serious knee injury late last season. Veteran Justin Fields and rookie Garrett Nussmeier are expected to lead the offense in Mahomes' absence. His return for the Chiefs' week 1 game against the Denver Broncos is anticipated.
- •Mahomes suffered a serious knee injury late in the 2025 season.
- •He is a full participant in training camp practices.
- •Chiefs will start Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier against the Buccaneers.
- •Return for week 1 against the Broncos is expected.
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