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Patrick Mahomes Cleared to Fully Join Chiefs Training Camp

This milestone begins a closely monitored, stepwise return designed to protect his surgically repaired left knee.

Chiefs Star QB Patrick Mahomes Cleared For Practice Ahead Of Training Camp
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hands off to running back Kenneth Walker (9) during mandatory mini-camp at the Chiefs practice facility.
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Dec 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that team doctors have cleared Mahomes to participate without restrictions in training camp practices and will monitor him day by day.
  • Mahomes learned he was cleared by surgeon Dr. Dan Cooper two days before camp and will start wearing a knee brace for comfort as he tests movement and contact on the field.
  • The club has not decided whether Mahomes will play in preseason games and will consider limiting snaps to prioritize availability for the regular season with Justin Fields retained as the experienced backup.
  • The clearance comes roughly seven months after Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL on Dec. 14, 2025 and had surgery on Dec. 15, a timeline that is sooner than the typical nine to 12 months for combined ACL/LCL repairs.
  • Kansas City faces added pressure after missing the 2025 playoffs so Mahomes’ progress will shape the Chiefs’ early‑season outlook and how the coaching staff balances his workload with new offensive depth.