Patrick Mahomes Undergoes Surgery for Torn ACL and Is Starting Rehab 'Immediately,' Chiefs Announce

NEED TO KNOW

• Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is recovering from surgery after tearing his ACL on his left knee
• The injury happened during the Chiefs' game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 14
• The Dallas Cowboys' head team physician, Dr. Dan Cooper, performed the surgery, per ESPN, with a league source telling the outlet that Dr. Cooper also repaired the torn LCL in the quarterback’s left knee

Patrick Mahomes is recovering from surgery following his latest injury.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, 30, has had surgery after tearing his ACL on his left knee during his team's Dec. 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Chiefs shared in an update on X on Monday, Dec. 15.

“Patrick Mahomes successfully underwent surgery in Dallas this evening with Dr. Dan Cooper to repair the tear in his left ACL,” the team wrote, adding that Mahomes “will begin his rehab process immediately.”

Dr. Dan Cooper, the Dallas Cowboys' head team physician, performed the surgery, ESPN reported. Dr. Cooper also repaired the torn LCL in the quarterback’s left knee, a league source told the outlet.

PEOPLE has reached out to Mahomes for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.

Mahomes was injured in a tackle as he attempted to secure a touchdown for his team in the final two minutes of Sunday's game, pulling him out of the ninth season. He was helped off the field and replaced by Gardner Minshew.

The Chiefs subsequently confirmed in a post on X on Monday, Dec. 15, that an MRI revealed that Mahomes had a torn ACL in his left knee. "Patrick and the club are currently exploring surgical options," the team wrote at the time.

Mahomes’ injury comes after he had been experiencing issues with the same knee throughout the season.

He later addressed his injury on X, writing, “Don’t know why this had to happen. And not going to lie, it hurts. But all we can do now is trust in God and attack every single day over and over again.”

“Thank you, Chiefs kingdom, for always supporting me and for everyone who has reached out and sent prayers. I will be back stronger than ever ⏰,” added Mahomes.

The expected period of recovery for this type of injury is around nine months, leaving Mahomes’ appearance in the next NFL season from September 2026 up in the air.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid told ESPN that he thinks Mahomes could be fully recovered by next season if he commits to rehab.

"You've just got to put as much diligence into the rehab process," said Reid. "I always feel like the faster you rehab, the faster you can get back to practicing the sport that you know you love. But that requires an all-out commitment.”

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Reid said that Mahomes is "in a good place" following his injury, but "feels like he let people down,” he continued, adding that the quarterback “is ready for the challenge ahead.”

"He'll attack it, just like he does everything else … He'll get after it, and he's got good people here to rehab him. He'll be right on top of all of that,” said Reid.

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