Mahomes, 30, underwent surgery Monday, one day after suffering the injury in the loss that eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention and snapped their streak of three straight AFC Championship games. He has already begun his rehab and is returning to the team Friday.

The Kansas City Chiefs have updated the injury timeline for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and it's more concerning than initial reports.

The two-time MVP will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury. Here's the latest on his status and timeline to return.

Not only were the three-time defending AFC champions eliminated from postseason contention for the first time since 2014 with their 16–13 loss to the Chargers, but franchise quarterback and perennial NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes also went down with a season-ending knee injury.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL injury. Experts predict his return to action between July and October 2026

Quarterback Daniel Jones is reportedly expected to be back in time for the start of the 2026 NFL season, but his future with the Indianapolis Colts isn't yet certain.

The Colts have learned when Daniel Jones will return after the QB underwent surgery to repair his torn Achilles earlier this week.