Overview
- Patrick Mahomes underwent surgery to repair torn ACL and LCL roughly 24 hours after being injured in the Week 15 loss to the Chargers.
- Chiefs vice president of sports medicine Rick Burkholder estimated a ballpark nine-month recovery, noting the range could be a month or two shorter or longer.
- The NFL chose not to fine Chargers defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand for the hit on the play, while safety Tony Jefferson was fined $7,111 for an obscene gesture and $7,111 for a hit on a defenseless player.
- Kansas City signed practice-squad players QB Chris Oladokun, T Chukwuebuka Godrick, and RB Dameon Pierce to the active roster to finish out the season.
- Head coach Andy Reid said Mahomes has taken an aggressive, positive approach to rehab, expressing confidence in his recovery.