Andy Reid Says He’d ‘Never Bet Against’ Injured Patrick Mahomes as the Quarterback Tries to Return Next Season

Andy Reid (left); Patrick Mahomes. Credit: Leandro Bernardes/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty; Aaron J. Thornton/Getty NEED TO KNOW Andy Reid shared an update on Patrick Mahomes as he recovers from his ACL and LCL tears in his left knee sustained in December The Kansas City Chiefs head coach remained optimistic about the starting quarterback's return to his role by September The 2026-27 NFL regular season starts on Sept.

9 Andy Reid has faith in Patrick Mahomes . The Kansas City Chiefs head coach shared an update on the injured quarterback who's been rehabbing his season-ending ACL tear , and remained optimistic about his returning to start the 2026-27 NFL season. "Every player is different.

I will tell you though, I would never bet against him," Reid said of Mahomes, 30, at the NFL's annual meetings on Tuesday, March 31, per ESPN . "He's going to put in the time and effort and always push it but within reason, so he doesn't take steps back. " Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Credit: Christian Petersen/Getty He added, "So far, it's all been positive. He's doing great. " The three-time Super Bowl champion has shared glimpses into his recovery after tearing both his ACL and LCL in his left knee, which he sustained in the final two minutes of the Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec.