Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee, the team announced on Dec. 14.
In a social media post, the team said that Mahomes and the team are exploring options regarding surgery.
Mahomes’ left knee flexed awkwardly after being hit late in the Chiefs’ game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
Injury Update on QB Patrick Mahomes:
An MRI has confirmed that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in today’s game. Patrick and the club are currently exploring surgical options.
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 15, 2025
Gardner Minshew will be in line to start for Chiefs against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 21 at Nissan Stadium.
Kansas City lost 16-13 to LA and was eliminated from playoff contention in Week 15, ending a playoff streak that dated back to 2015.
Don’t know why this had to happen. And not going to lie it’s 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…
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) December 14, 2025
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Patrick Mahomes injury update as team announces status of left knee
