Chiefs Optimistic About Mahomes' Recovery From ACL Tear

Head coach Andy Reid says star QB is making great progress during lengthy rehab process.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:56am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a football player in motion, with sharp planes of red, gold, and black representing the Kansas City Chiefs' team colors and the complex rehabilitation process.A cubist interpretation of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' determined recovery effort after a devastating knee injury.Kansas City Today

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid provided an update on star quarterback Patrick Mahomes' recovery from a torn ACL suffered during the 2025 season. Reid said Mahomes is spending extensive time in the team's facilities, working hard in his rehab, and making good progress, though the coach declined to provide a specific timeline for Mahomes' return to the field.

Why it matters

Mahomes is one of the NFL's premier quarterbacks, and his injury was a major setback for the Chiefs' Super Bowl aspirations last season. His successful recovery is crucial for the team's future success and will be closely watched by the league and fans.

The details

Mahomes suffered the torn ACL during the 2025 season, an injury that typically requires 6-12 months of rehabilitation. Reid praised Mahomes' dedication, noting he spends up to 7 hours per day at the team's facilities working on his recovery. While the coach declined to speculate on a return timeline, he expressed optimism about Mahomes' progress so far.

  • Mahomes suffered the torn ACL during the 2025 NFL season.

The players

Patrick Mahomes

The star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs who suffered a torn ACL during the 2025 season.

Andy Reid

The head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs who provided an update on Mahomes' recovery.

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What they’re saying

“He's doing great. He spends a ton of time in the building. He's in there for seven hours a day. It's showing, the progress. Now, to tell you a timeline? I mean, I know what he's striving for. We'll just see where it goes from there.”

— Andy Reid, Head Coach, Kansas City Chiefs

What’s next

The Chiefs will continue to monitor Mahomes' recovery progress and provide updates as he works towards a potential return to the field, likely sometime during the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Mahomes' injury was a major setback for the Chiefs, but the team appears optimistic about his rehabilitation efforts and the potential for him to make a full recovery and return to his MVP-caliber level of play in the near future.