Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ timeline has ‘uncertainty,’ says NFL Insider
Key Points:
- Patrick Mahomes is currently three months into a nine-to-twelve-month recovery from a combined ACL and LCL tear, which required immediate surgery to speed up rehabilitation.
- There remains uncertainty about Mahomes' readiness for the upcoming season due to the complexity of the injury and potential for knee stiffness.
- If Mahomes is not fully recovered by September, he will not play at the start of the season, reflecting the team's cautious medical approach.
- The team acquired Justin Fields, an experienced starter, to cover for Mahomes during his potential absence in the early games.