More context: Patrick Mahomes also tore his LCL, along with his ACL, sources say. While that can complicate recovery, it doesn’t necessary extend his rehab longer than 9 months or so. https://t.co/aap0zeHK5d
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 16, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is officially on the road to recovery after undergoing successful knee surgery on Monday night.
Mahomes’ surgery was performed by Dr. Dan Cooper, the Dallas Cowboys’ team physician. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Dr. Cooper repaired the torn ACL and LCL in Mahomes’ left knee.
“Patrick Mahomes also tore his LCL, along with his ACL, sources say,” posted Rapoport on social media, “While that can complicate recovery, it doesn’t necessarily extend his rehab longer than 9 months or so.”
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to reporters via Zoom on Monday, addressing the team’s plans heading into the offseason, which could change after Mahomes’ injury.
“We’ll cross that as we go. (General Manager) Brett (Veach) thinks of everything. He (Brett Veach) jumps in on it, and he’s well ahead of all of it, so I’m not worried about that part of it,” said Reid, “And then Pat (Mahomes), you never know on these rehabs how they go. I just know he’s got good people that he’ll be working with, and I know how aggressive he is on things. As long as the surgery goes well and as expected, then I would expect a fairly quick recovery for him just because of those factors.”
Veteran backup quarterback Gardner Minshew will be the starter to finish the 2025 regular season as Mahomes looks to rehab and recover with hopes of playing next year.