UPDATED 10/18, 1:08 p.m. ET: Team sources tell the NFL's Ian Rapaport that an MRI confirms Mahomes sustained a dislocated knee cap.
The reigning MVP will seek second opinions, but it is likely he will return this season after being sidelined for a short period.
See original story below.
Patrick Mahomes was removed from Kansas City's Thursday night game against the Denver Broncos after suffering a knee injury in the first half.
Patrick Mahomes is out with a knee injury. pic.twitter.com/DKCt1dg9nX
Both Mahomes' teammates and Broncos team members checked up on him as he was leaving the field.
Respect.
(via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/nXfx3eUi1E
A cart was brought out for the 24-year-old quarterback but he was able to walk off on his own. Matt Moore took Mahomes' place.
By the time Mahomes got to the end zone, he was walking under his own power. Matt Moore is now in for the Chiefs as Mahomes headed into the tunnel.
Patrick Mahomes heading to the X-Ray room at Mile High. pic.twitter.com/Qky8Glikvt
I’d say Mahomes was in the X-Ray room roughly 2 minutes when word of him being ruled out came down from the Chiefs.
James Palmer of NFL Media reports that Mahomes' patella was dislocated while ESPN's Adam Schefter reports a source as saying the team "will not know more until" an MRI is done.
Patrick Mahomes suffered a patella (kneecap) dislocation. I’m told there was no break. MRI will reveal if there is any ligament damage.
Despite the multiple medical opinions being offered on Patrick Mahomes’ knee injury tonight, the Chiefs “will not know more until the images”, per league source. MRI will reveal the extent of the damage and how much time Mahomes will miss.
According to Schefter, MRI results should be arriving Friday.
Chiefs will be awaiting MRI results on Patrick Mahomes’ right knee Friday, but one league source said that “if there’s no damage, the best case would be around three weeks.” But that’s best case. Worst is downright dreary for the Chiefs, their fans and the league as a whole.
People have been taking to Twitter to wish Mahomes a speedy recovery.
🙏🏻 likewise https://t.co/8IooqAaXeD
Hope Mahomes is okay 🙏🏿
Praying for you bro. 🙏🏾 @PatrickMahomes
Best of luck/health to my guy @PatrickMahomes!! 🙏🏾💪🏾👑
