Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid says Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to appear in preseason games as he continues recovering from a knee injury. The reports note that Mahomes is cleared to take part in training camp and is recovering well, but the team plans to manage his workload to ensure he is fully ready for the regular-season opener. Several outlets describe Reid’s approach as cautious compared with past seasons, when the Chiefs have at times played Mahomes in the preseason. Instead of starting Mahomes, Kansas City is expected to give more reps to its other quarterbacks, including Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier, as they evaluate depth and game readiness. Taken together, the coverage reflects the same central point: Reid signals that returning Mahomes to game action during the preseason is not the team’s priority, despite his readiness for camp.