# Patrick Mahomes likely to miss preseason opener, says Andy Reid 2026-08-08T00:53:10+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is likely to miss the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams on August 15, head coach Andy Reid said. Mahomes is recovering from the ACL tear he suffered in December, which ended his 2025 season. He has been cleared to practice but wears a no-contact jersey. Reid told reporters that the "percentages are leaning" towards not playing Mahomes, and he may also sit out the entire preseason for the first time in his career. Mahomes said he is beginning to trust his surgically repaired knee again but will follow Reid's decision. Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier and Chris Oladokun are expected to take the preseason snaps. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: ACL recovery, Andy Reid, Justin Fields, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL preseason, Patrick Mahomes Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mahomes-unlikely-to-play-chiefs-preseason-opener-against-rams/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mahomes-unlikely-to-play-chiefs-preseason-opener-against-rams/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.