KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes didn’t just tweak his knee; he suffered a devastating ACL and LCL tear in Week 15 against the Chargers that abruptly ended his 2025 season. The injury stunned Arrowhead Stadium into a cold, breathless silence. Today, the 30-year-old quarterback spends seven grueling hours a day at the Chiefs’ training facility, fighting to return for Week 1 of 2026. But while the three-time Super Bowl MVP rebuilds his left leg, his sports empire operates at full throttle. On Monday, ESPN officially announced the Kansas City Current—co-owned by Patrick and Brittany Mahomes—will headline a massive new original docuseries, “NWSL: The Final Third.”
Grinding in the Gym, Winning in the Boardroom
Early rumors incorrectly suggested an MCL issue, but medical reports quickly confirmed Mahomes sustained an ACL and LCL tear. Renowned orthopedist Dr. Dan Cooper performed the surgery in Dallas just one day after the hit. Mahomes now attacks the recovery process alongside physical therapist Julie Frymyer. He refuses to let a grueling nine-month rehab window break his focus.
Off the football field, the Mahomes family continues to build a global sports juggernaut. ESPN’s “NWSL: The Final Third” drops February 25 on the ESPN App and March 2 on ESPN2, with streaming available on Disney+. The three-part series tracks the Current, the Washington Spirit, and Angel City FC through the chaotic finish of the 2025 season. The Current absolutely obliterated league records last year. They captured the NWSL Shield with a staggering 65 points, 21 wins, and 16 shutouts. Despite entering the playoffs as heavy favorites, their historic run ended in a brutal quarterfinal upset against No. 8 seed Gotham FC—a heartbreak the cameras caught in real-time.
“Seven hours a day. He’s in there cranking away, making progress every day. It’s great to see. You know, he always feels like he let people down, but he comes back and he’s ready for the challenge ahead.”
— Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach
Playoff Implications / What’s Next
The Chiefs face a ticking clock. The front office must formulate an ironclad contingency plan if Mahomes misses the start of the 2026 campaign, putting intense pressure on their upcoming draft strategy to bolster the trenches. Over in the NWSL, the Current refuse to rest on their $275 million Forbes valuation—the second-highest in the league. Head coach Chris Armas commands a retooled roster heading into the 2026 season. Ownership recently broke ground on a $52 million expansion to their Riverside performance center. The Current generated a league-high $36 million in revenue last year playing in the privately funded CPKC Stadium. They have the cash, the facilities, and the prime-time ESPN exposure. Now, they are hunting for the championship trophy to match.
