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My concern is that if they rushed his surgery (arguable, lots of medical debate about this) with the intention to get him back as absolutely fast as possible, as he IS their franchise. Now let's pretend Kelce doesn't retire. There could be even more pressure to get Mahomes back by week 1 to try to get another ring while the Kelce window is open. I'm sure they will find medical experts also to validate that he's good to go if all that is the case. Jerry Rice did (and promptly re-injured his knee, later admitting it was a big mistake, returning 15 weeks after ACL and MCL surgery), Adrian Peterson had the same tear, came back after 37 weeks, and ran for over 2,000 yards the next season. But it's usually 40-50 weeks, though every year it inches a little quicker, depending on the player. If I do the math correct, Mahomes would return about the same as Peterson.

Another factor is this: Some players tear an ACL and come back the next season, and while they don't get hurt, they are pretty much average, or don't look like their old selves until several games in, often the next season. This is likely to hurt a player like a WR or DB, or edge rusher than a QB, but it gives you pause.

Either way, this upcoming season will be a huge test for Mahomes, but also Reid, and the rest of their offence.

 

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Dolphins Exploring Trade for Promising Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe - Miami Today

The Miami Dolphins are in need of a new starting quarterback for the upcoming season, but their options in free agency and the draft are limited. As a result, the team is exploring a potential trade with the Seattle Seahawks for promising young QB Jalen Milroe, who was selected in the third...

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Probably a good move for Milroe since Darnold has firmly established himself as the franchise QB for years to come. And they seem content with Lock as the backup. Milroe will need time & patience to develop into a starter that he was drafted in the 3rd rd for.

This could be good for Milroe indeed. But it also means Miami could head into 2026 with: Quinn Ewers, Zach Wilson, Cam Miller, and Jalen Milroe. This is presuming they deal/cut Tua (99% likely). I assume they would also cut Wilson? They are unlikely to cut Miller as he is another dual threat, and a guy the Raiders were hoping to groom (at least as a future backup) until the Fins stole him off the Raider practice squad. Which brings up another point. If Miami pushes Miller to the practice squad, someone else could easily grab him, making the entire signing of Miller pointless by GM Jon-Eric Sullivan.

I don't see Seattle wanting Ewers or Zach in a trade, though Cam Miller could get thrown in.