Overview
- Coach Andy Reid said he is taking the decision “day by day” and will wait for team doctors, trainers and Mahomes’ own assessment before naming a Week 1 starter.
- Patrick Mahomes told reporters Tuesday that his nine-month rehab has gone to plan, he has been cleared for full practice and he expects to be ready for the Sept. 14 game at Arrowhead Stadium.
- Mahomes has participated in every training-camp practice since being cleared but has not taken any preseason snaps and is not expected to play in the final exhibition.
- The Chiefs acquired Justin Fields as roster insurance; Fields has taken live reps in preseason games and is positioned to start if Mahomes does not receive final medical clearance.
- Mahomes’ injury — tears to his ACL and LCL on Dec. 14, 2025 — sets the nine-month timeline that guides the team’s cautious approach to live game exposure to lower re-injury risk and protect regular-season availability.