India, Aug. 8 -- Patrick Mahomes is back on the practice field, but Kansas City Chiefs fans may have to wait a little longer before seeing him in a game.

Head coach Andy Reid has suggested that the star quarterback is unlikely to play in the team's first preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on August 15.

Mahomes has been recovering from the ACL tear he suffered in December, which ended his 2025 season. Although he has been cleared to practice at training camp, he is still wearing a no-contact jersey.

Reid said the team is leaning towards giving backup quarterbacks more playing time Kinstead of rushing Mahomes into preseason action.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Andy Reid made it clear that Mahomes is probably going to sit...