Andy Reid on Patrick Mahomes's health: Didn't talk to NFL, but he's doing great

Key Points:

• The NFL has scheduled six primetime games for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2026 season, including two in the first two weeks, signaling the league's view of the team as a marquee attraction despite missing the 2025 playoffs.
• The Chiefs will host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football in Week 1 and the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football in Week 2 at Arrowhead Stadium.
• Head coach Andy Reid confirmed that the team did not discuss quarterback Patrick Mahomes's health with the league during scheduling, but provided a positive update on Mahomes’s recovery from a torn ACL, highlighting his dedication to rehab.
• Reid emphasized that Mahomes’s return timeline is uncertain and that the team will prioritize his health over the schedule, noting that progress is steady but cautious.
• The league is closely monitoring Mahomes’s rehabilitation with hopes of his return on a prominent stage, while also noting that Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is recovering from a broken ankle ahead of their Week 1 matchup.