Overview
- Patrick Mahomes, who tore his left ACL and LCL and had surgery in December 2025, was cleared by team doctors to fully participate in Chiefs training camp and has been taking on-field reps while wearing a knee brace.
- Coaches and analysts have praised his on-field work and leg strength with several saying he looks ahead of schedule, yet Mahomes says the remaining hurdle is the mental confidence that comes from taking his first live hit.
- The Chiefs are monitoring him day to day and have not decided whether he will play in preseason games, with head coach Andy Reid stressing the team will follow medical guidance before increasing his snaps.
- Visible practice clips of Mahomes jumping and re‑strapping his brace drew fan concern about his left leg, prompting the club to emphasize controlled ramp‑up and continued daily medical checks.
- Kansas City has added short-term roster insurance that could reduce Mahomes’ workload—most notably quarterback Justin Fields and running back Kenneth Walker III—giving the team options to protect its franchise quarterback and manage season risk.