The Facts: Dr. Robert Anderson, a renowned foot and ankle surgeon who serves as a Packers’ team physician, operated on Mahomes' foot Wednesday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports the surgery to repair a torn plantar plate went well with “no issues at all.”
Diehards Line:
The Chiefs quarterback’s rehab likely keeps him off the field this offseason, but the expectation is Mahomes will recover in plenty of time for the start of the 2021 season. Despite the injury, Mahomes completed 65 percent of his passes for 850 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions during the 2020 postseason. He went 26-of-49 for 270 yards with two picks in Super Bowl LV, while also rushing for 33 yards. ... We'll be watching Mahomes' rehab closely in the coming weeks.