Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides a MAJOR update on Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury and his rehab during the off-season
Head coach Andy Reid said Patrick Mahomes has recovered from his ankle injury.
Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid (Image via Arrowhead Addict)
Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII in a thriller last-minute change of fate kind of situation against the Philadelphia Eagles. This victory marked their second Super Bowl title in five years. Patrick Mahomes won the Super Bowl MVP and solidified the start of his legacy and dominance in the league for the next decade.
The superstar quarterback suffered an ankle injury during the divisional playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite not recovering fully, Mahomes decided to play in the Super Bowl which made his victory even more so remarkable. However, he aggravated his injury during the finals which made his return for the 2023 season questionable.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with NFL Network’s Steve Wyche at the Annual League Meeting on Saturday and gave an update regarding the Mahomes’ injury. “He didn’t have to get anything done. He’s doing good, he feels good,” Reid said. “This time, he jumped right back into workouts and working the ankle, rehabbing the ankle. He’s lifting and running the parts that he could run, and he didn’t miss a beat on that.”
This news will put Kansas City fans at ease who were worried about the quarterback returning under center for the next season. With Patrick Mahomes being completely healthy, he will look to defend the Super Bowl title and win a back-to-back Lombardi Trophy after his previous attempt was thwarted by 43-year-old Tom Brady.
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Patrick Mahomes predicted to rule the NFL for the next decade
Patrick Mahomes had yet another great season which isn’t a surprise to anyone anymore. The former 10th overall pick ended the 2022 season with a 67.1 completion percentage and threw for 5,250 yards, 41 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. For his great performance in the regular season, Mahomes won his second NFL MVP Award. The 27-year-old became the first player in NFL history to lead the league in passing yards, and passing touchdowns, win a league MVP and Super Bowl MVP all in one season.
If Patrick Mahomes were to retire right now, he would still end up being a First-Ballot Hall of Fame quarterback. That shows how great he is going to be. Many pundits and fans believe that Mahomes can be the one who can break Tom Brady’s 7 Super Bowl wins record. Other believe that once Andy Reid retires from football, the Chiefs won’t be as dominant as they are right now. Who’s to say, it may be true!
Anyways, with Reid giving a major update showing Mahomes is training and back on the field throwing the football, the Chiefs have nothing to worry about. Can’t wait to see another season with Mahomes leading the league in almost every category!
Yash Karandekar
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