Mahomes underwent surgery a mere 30 hours or so after injury because there was concern that his LCL injury could risk another tear to the ACL.

It was a difficult scene a week ago for all of the NFL, especially the Kansas City Chiefs, when they saw their franchise quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, go down l

After the game, Oladokun revealed that Mahomes had reached out to him. "Chris Oladokun said he checked his phone after the game, and the first text he saw was from Patrick Mahomes." Chris Oladokun said he checked his phone after the game, and the first text he saw was from Patrick Mahomes.

Patrick Mahomes has had surgery after tearing his ACL on his left knee, the Kansas City Chiefs announced on X on Monday, Dec. 15. The football team added that Mahomes will start rehab "immediately."

Patrick Mahomes’s 2025 campaign came to a devastating end on Sunday, as the Chiefs quarterback tore his ACL near the end of their loss to the Chargers. Mahomes was trying to lead the Chiefs to a comeback win and keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but instead saw both his and the Chiefs’ season playing meaningful football come to an end.

Patrick Mahomes plans to get a second opinion on his torn left ACL before undergoing surgery. Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed this on Monday.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and the team is optimistic the two-time MVP could be back early next season — perhaps even by the time Kansas City plays Week 1.

Rehabbing from a major knee injury is a long, strenuous process that’s as taxing on the mind as it is on the body. On a recent episode of the “Let’s Go!” podcast with Jim Gray, Brady talked about the rehab process and its mental challenges.

Andy Reid plans to keep coaching despite retirement speculation tied to age, injuries and roster uncertainty, reportedly telling those close to him he intends to return in 2026.