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Mahomes to Miss First Three Preseason Games, Targets Season Opener

8/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Andy Reid said Patrick Mahomes will likely miss the Aug. 15 preseason opener versus the Los Angeles Rams.
Reid said Mahomes is also expected to sit out the Aug. 22 Buccaneers and Aug. 28 Seahawks games.
Cleared for practice after his Dec. 14, 2025 ACL and LCL surgery, Mahomes will follow the plan and target the Sept. 14 opener versus the Denver Broncos.
Kansas City added backup quarterbacks Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier and Chris Oladokun for reps.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, MVP Cam Newton fractured his foot and missed the Panthers’ first two games, yet still guided Carolina to a franchise-best 15-1 season and a Super Bowl appearance. The Chiefs’ 2024 August loss of Patrick Mahomes echoes that pattern, forcing Andy Reid to start rookie Justin Fields and backup Garrett Nussmeier, underscoring how injuries to elite quarterbacks repeatedly reshape roster plans.

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Story summary

Andy Reid said Patrick Mahomes will likely miss the Aug. 15 preseason opener versus the Los Angeles Rams.
Reid said Mahomes is also expected to sit out the Aug. 22 Buccaneers and Aug. 28 Seahawks games.
Cleared for practice after his Dec. 14, 2025 ACL and LCL surgery, Mahomes will follow the plan and target the Sept. 14 opener versus the Denver Broncos.
Kansas City added backup quarterbacks Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier and Chris Oladokun for reps.

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