Andy Reid Confirms Patrick Mahomes' Status for Chiefs Preseason Opener
Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs will play their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not play. Backup quarterbacks Justin Fields, Chris Oladokun, and Garrett Nussmeier will get playing time instead.Key Facts
- The Chiefs’ first preseason game is on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium against the Rams.
- Patrick Mahomes is recovering from an ACL and LCL injury he suffered at the end of the 2025 season.
- Mahomes has been practicing fully and shows no signs of limitation.
- Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Mahomes will not play in the first preseason game as a precaution.
- Backup quarterbacks Justin Fields, Chris Oladokun, and rookie Garrett Nussmeier will share playing time.
- The Chiefs have two more preseason games after this one for Mahomes to possibly return.
- Fields is the primary backup quarterback, while the No. 3 spot is still open between Oladokun and Nussmeier.
- The team is expected to keep three quarterbacks on the roster, so one of the backups may be released soon.
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