Patrick Mahomes Addresses Season-Ending ACL Injury After Chiefs Loss

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Patrick Mahomes is optimistic after a devastating setback.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback announced the end of his ninth season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers on December 14th.

The 30-year-old expressed sadness on X on December 14th, saying they didn’t understand why this had happened and admitting it was painful. They added that all they could do was have faith and keep working hard every day.

Patrick Mahomes expressed his gratitude to Chiefs fans for their constant support and the many prayers he’s received. He also shared that he’ll be back even stronger, and mentioned his children Sterling, Bronze, and Golden, whom he shares with Brittany Mahomes.

Patrick was injured in the last two minutes of the game while trying to throw a pass. As a Chargers defensive end, Da’Shawn Hand, rushed him, Patrick’s knee seemed to give way when he planted his foot, causing him to fall and show obvious pain. After the game, the Chiefs announced the details of his injury.

An MRI revealed that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee during today’s game. He and the team are now considering surgery.

As a lifelong Chiefs fan, it was heartbreaking to watch Patrick get hurt during our tough 16-13 loss to the Chargers. It’s even worse knowing that this loss means we won’t be seeing playoff football from the Chiefs for the first time in ten years. It really feels like the season ended on a terrible note.

After the team lost, Patrick’s close friend and teammate, Travis Kelce, came into the locker room looking upset.

Travis told reporters and fans as he headed to the locker room, “Now’s not a good time to talk.” He added that he’d be available to chat later in the week. Taylor Swift, his fiancée, was at the game.

With Patrick Mahomes on the mend, the Chiefs’ fans – and quarterback Gardner Minshew – are showing their support.

Honestly, I was just blown away by what he said after the game on December 14th. He was talking about a teammate, and he just seemed so genuinely respectful. He said he’s never played with anyone who gives quite as much to the team, and it just broke my heart that they weren’t seeing the wins they deserved. But the best part? He has complete faith in this teammate, thinks he’ll bounce back and be even better than before! It’s just… everything about that interview showed how much he believes in him, and it makes me so hopeful!

He added of Patrick, “He’s the best.”

For more celebs who have had health scares, keep reading…

Nikki Bella, known from Total Bellas, shared that one of her breast implants moved after being hit in the chest during a wrestling match with Piper Niven in July 2025.

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, that they would get the issue resolved eventually. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she finished her current commitment, she would return to address the problem and make everything look its best. She wanted to ensure things were in good shape for future use, stating, ‘They deserve to look good and get some action, not like this.’

Lupita Nyong’o, known for her role in 12 Years a Slave, received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus—in 2014, the same year she won an Academy Award for her performance in the film.

I was absolutely devastated to learn about it, but honestly, it all started to make so much sense! She finally shared everything in 2025 – a post on Instagram where she said she’d been secretly battling this for over ten years. Ten years! It broke my heart knowing she’d been suffering in silence for so long, but I was also so incredibly proud of her for finally being open about it.

Ugh, it’s just… growing up, they always told us periods were supposed to hurt! Like, pain is just part of being a woman, and you’re supposed to deal with it. It’s so frustrating because it feels like so many of us are secretly suffering, thinking we’re the only ones who struggle with this every month. It’s like we’re all going through this huge thing, but totally alone!

 

In July 2025, the actress from Daisy Jones & The Six revealed she was hospitalized for a hernia. This happened because she had been wearing pants that were too tight, causing a gap to form in her abdominal muscles.

Someone messaged Suki on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “You haven’t tweeted in a while!” Suki jokingly replied, “Have you thought maybe I wore pants so tight six months ago that I got a hernia and have been afraid to mention it?”

The former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared in April 2025 that he was recovering from surgery for a nearly ruptured appendix.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He explained that his appendix had a hole in it – it hadn’t fully burst, but was very close to doing so.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

During a soccer game against Seattle Reign on September 14th at Lumen Field in Seattle, a midfielder from Racing Louisville collapsed after only a few minutes of play.

According to Reuters, the U.S. Women’s National Team player was seen slowly sitting down on the field with a teammate when the referee signaled for medical staff to evaluate her. She then collapsed shortly after.

Savannah received immediate medical attention on the field and was taken to a nearby hospital for more tests, according to a statement from the National Women’s Soccer League. They reported that she is currently in stable condition and is alert.

Adam Devine revealed that injuries from a cement truck accident he had at age 11 continue to cause him problems even now.

“It’s been incredibly difficult,” Devine shared on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast in 2025. “I experience spasms throughout my body, and doctors recently told me I was facing a life-threatening situation—within the last year, actually.”

He acknowledged that his pain is intermittent, explaining that his body has some minor imperfections and isn’t functioning perfectly.

The reality TV star said he had to crawl to the hospital because of severe back pain that got worse during a road trip with a friend.

He described a strange tingling sensation that still lingered in his knees and toes as of a March 2025 podcast episode of Trading Secrets. To give some context, he explained that just a few weeks or a month prior, he was able to squat 295 pounds. Now, he can’t even do a squat, struggles with one-legged squats, and often falls over, comparing the feeling to having had a stroke.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

Gina Kirschenheiter, from The Real Housewives of Orange County, revealed that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, had a heart attack in March 2025, but he is recovering well.

In March 2025, the actor from 30 Rock experienced a medical issue at a New York Knicks game and had to be taken out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair.

The comedian later posted on social media to explain that he hadn’t been feeling well due to food poisoning, but was now recovering.

In February 2025, the former Even Stevens star revealed she was accidentally shot in the face during a birthday celebration for her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a clay pigeon shooting trip when the incident occurred.

According to her Instagram post, she was shot in the face when someone at another party fired a gun recklessly. She said @thebrendanrooney quickly helped her and took her to the hospital. She was hit five times, and one bullet narrowly missed her right eye, coming within an inch of hitting her directly.

The former Kim Possible star explained that a small piece of something got stuck behind her eye. Doctors have advised against removing it with surgery right now, and they’ll continue to watch her condition, as her vision is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving a frightening experience. She shared how much she cherishes her daughters, husband, family, and friends, explaining that she realized how precious life is. She urged everyone to hug their loved ones often, emphasizing that things can change unexpectedly.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, despite its downsides, because it ultimately helped her understand a health issue she was experiencing. After noticing comments about her “puffier” face during interviews, she was surprised when doctors began commenting online, suggesting she might have Cushing syndrome. This led her to realize that steroid injections she’d received after a breast reduction and C-section could be the cause. Schumer shared that she wouldn’t have discovered the condition without the online commentary. She recently shared that learning she had a form of Cushing syndrome that would resolve on its own was wonderful news, and she’s relieved to be healthy.

During a game in December 2024, an AHL player was accidentally cut in the face by another player’s skate and needed 25 stitches to close the wound. After his son made a full recovery, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald shared with ESPN how relieved they were, saying, “We feel very fortunate, and I wouldn’t want any parent to go through that.”

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. She suddenly started having stroke-like symptoms, initially unable to respond when Justin asked if she was okay. She then found she couldn’t speak and the right side of her face began to droop.

Although her speech and facial movement eventually returned, Hailey went to the hospital where tests revealed she’d had a small blood clot in her brain, which doctors identified as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack).

Further testing at UCLA discovered she had a hole in her heart, called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). This hole allowed the blood clot to travel to her brain, causing the TIA.

Hailey has since undergone a successful procedure to close the PFO and is now feeling well.

The same year Hailey faced a health issue, Justin also experienced one. In June 2022, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. This forced him to cancel the remaining dates of his Justice World Tour.

In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained the condition affected the nerves in his ear and face, leaving him unable to blink, smile, or move his nostril on the affected side. He also mentioned it became increasingly difficult to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well, adding that while the situation was frightening and unexpected, he was going to be completely fine and she was thankful he was on the mend.

Jamie Foxx recently shared details about the health scare he experienced in April 2023, which he had previously kept private. In his 2024 Netflix special, What Had Happened Was…, he explained that he was suffering from a severe headache when he suddenly lost consciousness. He doesn’t remember the next 20 days.

Initially, a doctor gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home, but his sister, Deidra Dixon, was worried and took him to the hospital. There, they discovered he’d had a brain bleed that caused a stroke.

After surgery, Jamie woke up in a wheelchair on May 4th, unable to walk. He then traveled to Chicago for extensive rehabilitation and therapy. He expressed deep gratitude for the prayers he received, saying, “I needed every prayer.”

The reality TV star said she temporarily stopped breathing while running a mile during the first challenge on the NBC show.

She shared on the show Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser that her memory of the event was fragmented. She recalled hearing a helicopter, feeling like she was floating, and then seeing her grandfather before everything went dark. She then described seeing light again, which led her to realize she had died that day.

She explained that her organs were failing. She hadn’t known she had rhabdomyolysis, a condition where the body essentially starts to shut down.

Emilia Clarke, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed a harrowing health battle in a 2019 essay for The New Yorker. While filming the show, she experienced a severe headache at the gym, followed by intense pain and vomiting. She quickly realized something was seriously wrong, suspecting brain damage.

A hospital scan revealed she had suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a life-threatening stroke caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She underwent immediate surgery to repair it, describing the pain as unbearable. During her recovery, she experienced aphasia, leaving her unable to speak coherently.

After a week, her speech returned, and she was discharged from the hospital after a month. However, a 2013 scan revealed the aneurysm had grown, requiring a second surgery. This procedure was unsuccessful, leading to a massive bleed and a dire prognosis. Doctors had to perform a more invasive surgery, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia reports she has now made a full recovery and is at 100%.

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, recently shared her gratitude for her family’s support after she experienced a stroke in January 2024. She immediately contacted them, sending a text message and a photo, and they quickly came to her aid, as she told Will Marfuggi of TopMob News in December 2024. While she could have been discharged after the stroke, Cori ended up staying in the hospital longer due to complications with lupus and kidney issues. Thankfully, Cori is now recovering well. She says she’s feeling great and has been working to regain some motor skills, but is otherwise doing fine.

Shailene Woodley struggled with significant health issues throughout her early twenties. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she explained that she experienced hearing loss, extreme fatigue – unable to walk for more than five minutes without needing hours of rest – and persistent stomach pain. She faced a confusing array of diagnoses and conflicting advice from doctors.

Determined to find answers, Woodley, who has a background in herbalism, combined traditional medical care with holistic healing approaches. This search for well-being lasted for ten years.

She explained that the physical discomfort led to deeper issues, including fear of food and struggles with body image, identity, and feeling comfortable in her own body.

Ultimately, Woodley was able to resolve her health problems and is now feeling very well. She expressed gratitude for her recovery and is happy to be in a healthy place.

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