The Kansas City Chiefs are exploring options to keep their offense rolling while Patrick Mahomes navigates a tough road to recovery. The team’s quarterback situation is under scrutiny as Mahomes deals with a serious injury. Sources indicate the Chiefs are considering veteran quarterback Russell Wilson as a potential backup while Mahomes rehabs a torn ACL.
Chiefs reportedly considering Russell Wilson amid Patrick Mahomes rehab
The Kansas City Chiefs are turning to Russell Wilson as a potential safety net while Patrick Mahomes undergoes rehab for an on-field injury.
The 2025 season was a brutal one for Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. They stumbled to a 6-11 record, missing the playoffs for the first time in his career. Things became worse when he tore his ACL in Week 15, putting his 2026 season start in doubt.
The Kansas City Chiefs are closely monitoring Mahomes’ recovery timeline. The 30-year-old appears to be recovering well, having been spotted walking with minimal limp at a BYU basketball game. However, the Chiefs are currently without an experienced backup quarterback following Gardner Minshew’s departure to the Arizona Cardinals.
Hence, with the 2026 free agency heating up, veteran quarterback Russell Wilson is now on the Chiefs’ radar, sparking buzz around the league. Wilson is a free agent after parting ways with the New York Giants and is one of the top names left on the market.
Wilson’s availability is a timely development, given the scarcity of experienced quarterbacks in the market. He has been ranked among the best unsigned players, alongside veterans like Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins. However, at 37, he is now seen more as a depth option than a starter for 2026.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ potential interest in Wilson has been met with mixed reactions from football enthusiasts. “Russ could win in that division,” wrote a fan under Football Forever’s Instagram post. “That’s a good move actually. ESP with Andy Reid as the coach. That could be magic while Mahomes recovers,” echoed another. “It’s a no from me,” commented an unconvinced fan.
