What will the Chiefs do at quarterback with Mahomes in rehab mode?
Kansas City’s backup quarterback position will never be more important than this offseason, as Mahomes focuses on ACL and LCL rehab that will likely sideline him until at least the middle of training camp.
With this player possibly needing to start the beginning of the regular season, Chris Oladokun proved to be a non-answer, and Gardner Minshew, whose season ended due to a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture, was only on a one-year contract.
While Minshew could return, Reid could consider Marcus Mariota, who started eight games for the Washington Commanders in 2025 and has the mobility and decisiveness Reid likes in a quarterback. Tyler Huntley is another option, as he went 2-0 in his two starts for Baltimore.
If Reid favors experience over athleticism, Joe Flacco and Jimmy Garoppolo are also due for free agency. Regardless, the Chiefs will be under more pressure to get this decision right than usual.