Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides latest updates on QB Patrick Mahomes following ACL injury diagnosis
Chiefs HC Andy Reid revealed Patrick Mahomes will consult renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Dan Cooper for second opinion on ACL injury.
The Kansas City Chiefs officially confirmed a torn left ACL for Patrick Mahomes last night after the team’s Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, they’ve confirmed that he’s making progress in understanding the full extent of the injury and exploring surgical options. It all starts with him seeking a second opinion and consultation with one of the NFL’s foremost specialists in knee ligament injuries.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes to consult Cowboys team physician Dan Cooper for a second opinion
Chiefs HC Andy Reid revealed on Monday that Patrick Mahomes will consult renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Cooper for a second opinion on the ACL injury. I’m told that he’s scheduled to meet with Cooper on Monday evening.
“Patrick (Mahomes) is going to go to Dallas for a second opinion with Dr. Cooper, and we’ll just see,” Reid said. “We’ll give you updates as we go from there.”
Cooper is a native of Dallas, Texas, and also serves as the Dallas Cowboys’ team physician. He’s performed countless ACL surgeries for NFL players, including a reconstructive surgery on New York Giants star WR Malik Nabers this year. Dr. Cooper performed a knee scope on Chiefs WR Rashee Rice last season. It’s unclear at this time if Cooper will be Mahomes’ surgeon, but he certainly has all of the qualifications you’d want for such an operation. Given Mahomes’ ties to Texas, as well as those of the Hunt family, it seems like a natural fit.
Dr. Cooper is an internationally known expert in the treatment of complex knee ligament injuries involving injury to the anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate and collateral ligaments, and his practice serves as a referral center for difficult and revision cases.”
Dr. Daniel E. Cooper, M.D. Practice Profile
What does the second opinion for Chiefs star QB Patrick Mahomes mean?
You might be inclined to think that a second opinion is bad news for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and that there’s additional damage to be concerned about, but that’s not the case here, according to Andy Reid.
“No, but these guys normally do that (get second opinions),” Reid said. “So, on that, most guys get a second opinion. (I’d) probably put it up as much as probably over 90% of the guys do this. And that’s just part of it. That’s what he’s doing.”
This is standard practice in the NFL with most serious injuries, and not just knee injuries. They’re simply doing their due diligence to find the best possible path forward so they can reduce the risk of complications.
Asked about any additional damage to Mahomes’ knee in the wake of last night’s update from the team confirming a torn left ACL, Coach Reid assured reporters that they’ve got nothing to hide.
“Yeah, it’s just what they put out there,” Reid said. “You know, we try not to hide too much from you, right? That’s not our game. I try to keep it right up front with you. So that’s the information that they had, and they put it out for you.”
As Reid says, the team will keep media members abreast of any changes or updates on Mahomes’ knee as they continue to learn more and explore surgical options.
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