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Real Reason Patrick Mahomes Is Not Participating in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic

Mahomes is not participating in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21, 2026, primarily because he is recovering from a serious knee injury. Mahomes underwent surgery in mid-December 2025 to repair torn ACL and LCL ligaments in his left knee. While his rehabilitation is reportedly "hitting all the checkpoints," his current priority is being fully healthy for the start of the 2026 NFL season.