Mahomes' ACL Recovery and Preseason Plan
Mahomes is ahead of schedule and fully healthy, but Andy Reid has decided to sit him for all preseason games as a precaution. Multiple sources (Nate Taylor, Albert Breer, Tyrann Mathieu, Travis Kelce) confirm he's ready for Week 1 and hasn't missed a rep. Reid recently confirmed Mahomes looks sharp and safe but will not play in preseason Week 1 vs Rams. A new report reveals a disagreement between Chiefs doctors and Reid on this decision, adding internal tension. The cautious approach mirrors Tom Brady's precedent.
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Updated Aug 16, 2026