Chiefs coach Andy Reid hints Patrick Mahomes may sit out entire Chiefs preseason after knee surgery
- Chiefs coach Andy Reid stated that it is unlikely quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play in the preseason opener against the Rams.
- Mahomes may skip the entire three-game exhibition slate after undergoing knee surgery in December.
- Reid mentioned that the percentages lean against playing Mahomes in the second or third preseason games.
- Mahomes has been ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation and was cleared to participate in practices without restrictions.
- The Chiefs have other quarterbacks, including Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier, who need preseason work.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that it is unlikely that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play in their preseason opener against the Rams next week, and it’s possible that the two-time MVP skips the three-game exhibition slate entirely.
That’s not necessarily a surprise given Mahomes underwent surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee in December. Mahomes has been ahead of schedule in his rehab work ever since the injury, participating in the entire offseason program before reporting to training camp on time.
Reid mentioned that the percentages lean against playing Mahomes in the second or third game, but noted that Mahomes may want to take a few snaps to feel fully back to football. The Chiefs have other quarterbacks in need of preseason work, including Justin Fields, who was traded to the team, and Garrett Nussmeier, a draft pick.
The Chiefs have a number of players missing due to injuries, but Reid downplayed the severity of the issues, stating that most injuries do not appear to be long-term problems.
酋长队教练安迪·里德暗示帕特里克·马霍姆斯可能缺席整个季前赛
密苏里州圣约瑟夫（美联社）——酋长队教练安迪·里德周五表示，四分卫帕特里克·马霍姆斯在与公羊队的季前赛首场比赛中出场的可能性不大，且这位两届MVP可能会缺席整个三场季前赛。
考虑到马霍姆斯在去年12月接受了修复左膝韧带撕裂的手术，这并不令人意外。自从受伤以来，马霍姆斯的康复进展超出预期，整个 offseason 训练营按时到达。
里德提到，出场的概率倾向于不在第二或第三场比赛中让马霍姆斯上场，但也指出马霍姆斯可能希望出场几次，以完全恢复比赛状态。酋长队还有其他四分卫需要季前赛的锻炼，包括被交易到球队的贾斯廷·菲尔兹和选秀新秀加雷特·纳斯梅尔。
酋长队有多名球员因伤缺席，但里德淡化了这些问题的严重性，表示大多数伤病似乎都不是长期问题。