Overview
- Kansas City confirmed the left ACL tear ended Mahomes’ 2025 season during the Week 15 loss to the Chargers that eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention.
- The team said Dr. Dan Cooper performed the procedure in Dallas and that Mahomes has started his rehab.
- Medical experts commonly project a 9–12 month timeline for ACL reconstruction recovery, and quarterbacks historically post high return-to-play rates with examples including Tom Brady and Joe Burrow.
- Mahomes told fans on X that the injury hurts but vowed to return stronger, while Andy Reid said the quarterback is in a good place and will attack rehab.
- With Mahomes out, the Chiefs are expected to rely on backup Gardner Minshew to finish the season.