Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes leaves Jets game with apparent arm injury, returns
The gist
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes left the Jets game in the second quarter holding his right forearm after a David Bailey hit.
He returned one drive later, but the injury's severity is still unclear.
How it unfolded
- Dec 14, 2025An MRI confirmed Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee in that day's game; he and the club explored surgical options.
- Dec 15, 2025Mahomes had surgery in Dallas with Dr. Dan Cooper to repair the left ACL tear and began rehab immediately.
- Jan 15, 2026Speaking to media for the first time since the injury, Mahomes said rehab was "going great" and aimed to be ready for Week 1.
Key terms
- ACL
- A ligament in the knee that crosses the posterior cruciate ligament and helps limit excessive joint motion.
- LCL
- A ligament on the outer side of the knee connecting the femur to the fibula.
Source: Wikipedia