Chiefs' Andy Reid to Miss Scouting Combine After Knee Procedure

Head coach recovering from recent medical treatment, will not attend annual NFL event.

Mar. 1, 2026 at 11:31pm

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid announced he will not be attending the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis next week, as he recently underwent a procedure on his knee and is currently recovering. Reid joked that he is 'on IR for about a second here' but noted the time off will allow him and the team to focus on preparing for the upcoming draft, where the Chiefs hold the 9th overall pick.

Why it matters

The NFL Scouting Combine is a crucial annual event where teams evaluate top college prospects ahead of the draft. As one of the league's most successful and experienced head coaches, Reid's absence will be notable, though the Chiefs are using the extra time to regroup after missing the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.

The details

Reid told reporters on Friday that he recently had a procedure done on his knee, requiring him to miss the scouting combine in Indianapolis next week. The Chiefs head coach joked that he is 'on IR for about a second here,' but noted the silver lining is that it allows him and the team to focus on preparing for the upcoming draft, where Kansas City holds the 9th overall pick after missing the playoffs last season.

  • Reid announced his absence from the scouting combine on February 20, 2026.

The players

Andy Reid

Head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs since 2013, leading the team to a Super Bowl championship in 2019.

Brett Veach

General manager of the Kansas City Chiefs since 2017, responsible for the team's roster and draft decisions.

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What they’re saying

“I'm on IR for about a second here. Not long.”

— Andy Reid, Head Coach (nbcsports.com)

“You try to find some positives in sitting where you're at and why you're there and the positives are you get yourself geared down and get better. So, this has a chance to help you get better. And that's how [G.M.] Brett [Veach] feels and that's the way he's going about it.”

— Andy Reid, Head Coach (nbcsports.com)

What’s next

Reid is expected to return to the Chiefs' facilities after his recovery, in time to prepare the team for the 2026 NFL Draft, where they hold the 9th overall pick.

The takeaway

While Reid's absence from the scouting combine is notable, the Chiefs are using the extra time to regroup and prepare for the upcoming draft, where they will look to reload their roster and return to the playoffs after a rare down season.