Chiefs HC Andy Reid said the team is “leaning against” playing Patrick Mahomes in next week’s preseason opener.

07 August 2026

Reid said he’s not sure if Mahomes will play at all in the preseason, which doesn’t come as much of a surprise as the star QB continues to work his way back from a torn ACL/LCL he suffered in Week 15 of last season. Despite the late-season injury, Mahomes avoided the PUP list to open camp and has been a full participant thus far. The Chiefs’ first preseason game is scheduled for next Saturday at home against the Rams, with their final game set for August 28th. If we don’t see him over that span, then he will first take the field in Week 1 when the Chiefs play host to the Broncos on Monday Night Football.