In a significant development, coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs has suggested that two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes may sit out the entire preseason following his knee surgery in December. Despite Mahomes' swift recovery and participation in the offseason program, Reid expressed doubts about playing him in any of the preseason games, citing the importance of preserving the star player for the regular season. The Chiefs are expected to give game time to their backups, including newly acquired veteran Justin Fields, once-heralded LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, and rookie Cyrus Allen, who returned to practice after an injury layoff. Meanwhile, several other players on the team have been dealing with minor injuries, including Trey Smith, Ashton Gillotte, Jeffrey Bassa, Drue Tranquill, Xavier Worthy, L’Jarius Sneed, and Mansoor Delane. Despite these setbacks, the Chiefs remain optimistic about their preparations for the upcoming season.