Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid stated Friday that Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play within the preseason because the quarterback continues his restoration from knee surgical procedure.
“There’s a pretty good chance I don’t play him,” Reid stated throughout a Chiefs press convention. “The percentages are leading that way.”
Reid stated Mahomes is unlikely to play within the Chiefs’ preseason opener towards the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 15. He additionally stopped in need of committing to Mahomes taking part in in both of Kansas City’s remaining two preseason video games.
“I’m not sure I’ll play him in the second or third game,” Reid stated.
Mahomes tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee in December and underwent surgical procedure. He has participated totally in Chiefs coaching camp after receiving clearance to follow.
Reid stated Mahomes has spent the offseason centered on his rehabilitation, remaining in Kansas City and dealing extensively on the group’s facility.
“He spent his offseason here. He didn’t go anywhere,” Reid stated earlier this week. “Seven hours a day working.”
The Chiefs open the common season Sept. 14 towards the Denver Broncos.
Reid’s feedback come as Mahomes continues his restoration from the ACL and LCL accidents he suffered in December.
When Mahomes was cleared for coaching camp, Reid stated, “I’m optimistic and I know he is,” whereas stressing that the Chiefs would “take it day by day.”
Reid has additionally stated Mahomes has “good strength” in his legs and that he trusts the repaired knee throughout follow.
Mahomes has spent the offseason working extensively on his rehabilitation. Reid stated earlier this week that Mahomes was on the group facility “seven hours a day” working with the coaching employees.
The Chiefs are scheduled to open the common season Sept. 14 towards the Denver Broncos.
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