Athletes are typically able to return from ACL tears within 6-12 months. Tom Brady's recovery from an ACL tear offers the most optimistic outlook for what Mahomes could expect.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in the Dec. 14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Reports confirmed Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee Sunday during the Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers that ended their playoff hopes. No. 15's 2025 season is now over, and he's unlikely to return until sometime deep into the 2026-27 season.

Whether Drake Maye against Bo Nix, Josh Allen against Trevor Lawrence, or any other quarterback combination – there’s one thing it won’t have

The Kansas City Chiefs' season unraveled in the worst way possible on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes went down with a torn ACL late in Kansas City's 16-13 home loss to the Chargers, and just like that, everything changed.

With the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 season over in terms of playoff contention, concern is now shifting toward the 2026 season.

Patrick Mahomes II suffered a non-contact knee injury after his left knee hyperextended. It did not take long for the Chiefs to confirm the worst, as Mahomes was diagnosed with a season-ending ACL tear. Patrick Mahomes II suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season. pic.twitter.com/XQL44Rvn7G

Cameras caught the devastating reaction of Patrick Mahomes after he had to leave Sunday's game against the Chargers.