Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs wonāt have Patrick Mahomes back anytime soon, which is why theyāll have an important decision to make in the offseason. Chris Oladokun is finishing the 2025 NFL season as the No. 1 healthy quarterback on the depth chart, but will that continue being the case in training camp and preseason next year?
The Chiefs have one more game to evaluate Oladokun, and the South Dakota State product hopes Reid and the rest of the NFL have already taken note of his latest performances, just in case there are doubters out there.
āI feel like I belong in the league,ā Oladokun told reporters on Wednesday when looking back at his past two games with the Chiefs. Thatās a message for Reid and Kansas Cityās front office to hear.
Oladokun is under contract with the Chiefs through 2026, which might come in handy considering that the team will need a healthy quarterback to operate with until Mahomes completes his rehab, which could take up to nine months.
Oladokunās performances as the Chiefs QB during Mahomesā absence
At 28, Oladokun faced the chance of his career with Gardner Minshew getting injured only a week after Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL. He was tossed into the fire midway through the Week 16 game against the Tennessee Titans, but his response gave reason for optimism.
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Oladokun completed 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards, and even if he couldnāt complete a touchdown pass, he did set up the Chiefs with field goal opportunities. The fact that he didnāt have turnovers was quite encouraging as well.
His first start came only a few days later, leading the Chiefsā offense against the Denver Broncos on Christmas. With Mahomes and the entire country watching, Oladokun handled the pressure, going 13-of-22 for 66 yards and his first passing touchdown in the NFL.
Oladokun faces a short-term goal with sights set on Chiefs future
However, the quarterback is still looking for his first win, with his efforts not being enough to lead Kansas City to victory against Tennessee and Denver. The regular season finale will provide him with one more opportunity to chase that win.
On Sunday, the Chiefs will pay a visit to division rivals Las Vegas Raiders in the Sin City to conclude a frustrating 2025 season, in what could be Oladokunās final audition before Reid and the team make decisions at the QB room.
