I am sure Michael Penix Jr. is not going to do anything that could jeopardize his NFL career. However, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback was dancing on

Per Bass Medical Group, a torn ACL that requires surgery and rehab typically carries an 8-12 month recovery timeline in the NFL. Meanwhile, a mild MCL sprain is a 2-6 week recovery, and a complete MCL rupture is 3-6 months. The severity of a torn ACL is determined in a grading system, like some other injuries.

Patrick Mahomes plans to get a second opinion on his torn left ACL before undergoing surgery. Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed this on Monday.

Patrick Mahomes injured his knee during the Dec. 14 Kansas City Chiefs match against the Los Angeles Chargers. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Yair Kissin talks to PEOPLE about the quarterback's torn ACL and possible recovery timeline.

The Bass Medical Group said the typical recovery time for a Grade 3 ACL injury is eight to 12 months. Godwin’s return to the Buccaneers came on the early end of that timetable and Mahomes promised to return “ stronger than ever .”

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered an ACL tear in his team's loss to the Chargers. Here's what to know about the injury and recovery time.