Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Placed on IR After Knee Surgery, Targets 2026 Return

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has been officially placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery Monday to repair ACL and LCL tears in his left knee, ending his season. He has begun rehab in Dallas, with the team optimistic for a Week 1 return in 2026, though a 9-month recovery timeline could push his debut past the season opener. VP of Sports Medicine Rick Burkholder confirmed no artery, nerve, joint surface, or meniscal damage. Mahomes finishes 2025 with 3,587 yards, 22 TDs, and 11 INTs, with Gardner Minshew starting the final three games.