US EditionPatrick Mahomes undergoes surgery for torn ACL; rehab to begin immediately
The injury occurred late in a loss that ended the Chiefs' playoff hopes; Mahomes will start rehab immediately after surgery by Cowboys' physician Dr. Dan Cooper.
- On Monday, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes underwent successful surgery in Dallas to repair a torn left ACL, the team announced.
- On Dec. 14, Mahomes tore the ligament when spun to the ground late in the 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, ending the Chiefs' season that day.
- Dr. Dan Cooper, Dallas Cowboys' head team physician, performed the surgery and a league source said he also repaired a torn LCL; Cooper specializes in knee and shoulder injuries at the Carrell Clinic.
- The Chiefs said Mahomes will begin his rehabilitation process immediately, with typical recovery about nine months putting his Week 1, 2026 availability in question.
- With Mahomes sidelined, Gardner Minshew will quarterback the Chiefs through the final three games as the club, now 6-8, has been eliminated from playoff contention.
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