"KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City 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. Rick Burkholder, their vice president of sports medicine and performance, said Wednesday the procedure performed in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper on Monday night went well."
"The recovery time for such an injury is about ninth months, though it could vary by several months depending on various factors. Next season is expected to kick off on September 10, 2026, and the Chiefs could play their first game a few days later. "Every player is different. Every sport is different. Every position is different," Burkholder said. "(Mahomes) is so in tune to what he does, he does it a little quicker."
"Now, backup Gardner Minshew will quarterback them through the final three games beginning Sunday at Tennessee. "Quick turnaround from a very emotional game, and obviously the situation with Pat, the situation with our team's playoff picture," he said. "But you know what? You are where you're at. We have to turn this around and get a win this weekend." The Chiefs could be missing several big names beyond their star quarterback."
Patrick Mahomes underwent surgery to repair torn ACL and LCL and has begun rehabilitation. The operation was performed in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper about 24 hours after the injury. Recovery for the injury is estimated at about nine months but could vary by a month or two in either direction. The next NFL season is scheduled to begin September 10, 2026, and the Chiefs could play their first game shortly thereafter. The loss that caused the injury eliminated the Chiefs from postseason contention. Gardner Minshew will start the remaining games, and multiple receivers face concussion or knee issues.
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