Patrick Mahomes just tore the ACL in his left knee and has been ruled out for the rest of the 2025 season.
What is known now
Reports confirm Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in the Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Chiefs have said his season is over. He is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days, and there is currently no official, specific game date set for his return.
Typical recovery timeline
Major outlets note that ACL recovery for NFL quarterbacks generally ranges from about 8–12 months, depending on surgery, rehab progress, and any complications. That rough timeline points to a likely return sometime around the 2026 preseason or early in the 2026 regular season, but that is only an estimate until the team and Mahomes give a firm update.
