Overview
- A league executive told The Athletic that Kansas City is preparing for Justin Fields to open the season at quarterback.
- The Chiefs traded for Fields on March 16 to provide early-season insurance at the position.
- Owner Clark Hunt recently said he doubts the NFL will place the Chiefs in the Seattle opener because Mahomes may not be ready.
- Andy Reid has voiced optimism about Mahomes’ progress and said he would not bet against a timely return.
- Mahomes is throwing in rehab after December ACL and LCL surgery, which often takes nine to twelve months to heal.