Chiefs' Season Hit Hard: Minshew's Knee Injury Ruled Season-Ending

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In a devastating blow to the Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback Gardner Minshew's knee injury has been confirmed as season-ending. Minshew suffered the injury early in the game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, scrambling on a passing play and going down to the turf with a non-contact injury. Initial MRI tests revealed that his ACL is not torn, but the damage is severe enough to rule him out for the remainder of the 2025-2026 NFL season. The Chiefs, who are already dealing with a separate knee injury to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, will be forced to rely on backup options. To bolster their roster in a last-ditch playoff push, the team is reportedly signing quarterback Shane Buechele off the Bills' practice squad. Minshew's injury occurred on the third play of the game, and he initially attempted to continue but was noticeably limited, struggling with footwork and unable to make effective throws. He finished the game with just 3 of 8 passes for 15 yards before being removed. This injury marks a significant setback for Minshew, who has played just four games in the 2025 season, completing six of 13 passing attempts for 37 yards. The Chiefs will now have to rely on their remaining players to push through the remainder of the season, with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance.