Overview
- Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Mahomes has medical clearance to take part in all training-camp practice periods and that coaches, trainers and doctors will watch his progress day to day.
- The team plans to manage Mahomes’ reps in camp and could limit or skip preseason snaps, a move that would protect his surgically repaired knee and preserve roster options tied to PUP rules.
- ESPN and other insiders expect Mahomes is likely to be available for the Sept. 14 season opener against Denver but say nobody realistically expects him to be at 100 percent right away.
- Kansas City made offseason moves intended to reduce pressure on Mahomes, including re-signing Travis Kelce, adding Kenneth Walker III and acquiring Justin Fields, so the offense can operate if his snaps are limited.
- Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL on Dec. 14, 2025, had surgery the next day and followed an accelerated rehab that included a brace in camp; the recovery timeline and conservative workload choices will shape both his play style and the Chiefs’ short-term plans.