Vikings predicted to land an impactful edge rusher in 2027
Minnesota Vikings predicted to draft edge rusher Colin Simmons in 2027.
Patrick Mahomes showcased his recovery progress by hitting a golf ball at his charity tournament, demonstrating weight transfer from his injured leg. This marks another positive milestone in his rehabilitation from a torn ACL and LCL.
Mentioned in this story
Patrick Mahomes gave Kansas City Chiefs fans yet another reason for optimism about his recovery from a torn ACL and LCL he suffered in December.
On May 15, Mahomes posted a video of himself at his annual golf tournament in support of his non-profit, the "15 and the Mahomies Foundation."
The video showcased Mahomes hitting a golf ball off a tee with a driver. The 30-year-old quarterback was able to transition his weight cleanly from his right leg to his injured left leg – which was wrapped in a protective sleeve – and make clean contact with the ball.
CHIEFS SCHEDULE: Games, dates, TV channels, predictions for 2026 season
OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans)
CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs)
Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL and LCL that he suffered in December.
In his recent golf video, Mahomes demonstrated a clean weight transfer from his right leg to his injured left leg while hitting a golf ball.
Mahomes posted the video of his golf swing on May 15 during his annual golf tournament.
The annual golf tournament supports his non-profit organization, the '15 and the Mahomies Foundation.'
Minnesota Vikings predicted to draft edge rusher Colin Simmons in 2027.
Could Fernando Tatis Jr. be the key to reviving the Red Sox offense?
Chelsea's interim manager McFarlane believes a penalty was missed in their FA Cup final loss to Manchester City.
NFL announces more midweek games for the 2026 season, including a Thanksgiving Eve matchup.
Weather delays stall final events at CHSAA State Track Championships
Tigers squander Mize's gem, fall to Blue Jays in 10 innings
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions)
WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears)
1 / 4
OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans)
1 / 4
OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans)
2 / 4
CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs)
3 / 4
RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions)
4 / 4
WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears)
It wasn't exactly clear how far Mahomes launched the shot, but he sent the tee flying into the air as part of his stroke.
Mahomes' action on the golf course comes five months after he had surgery to repair his injured knee and amid reports that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery. The quarterback has posted videos of himself throwing a football on social media, which have inspired confidence about him being ready to play in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
At Chiefs rookie minicamp, Andy Reid expressed optimism about Mahomes participating in the team's OTAs. More recently, the 68-year-old coach told NFL Media's "The Insiders" that the two-time NFL MVP was "doing great right now" and "hasn't missed a day" of his rehab schedule.
Even so, Reid wouldn't guarantee Mahomes would be ready for Week 1. He also cautioned against holding the veteran signal-caller to a firm schedule in his recovery.
"Everybody's different, right? So let's just take it day-by-day," Reid said of Mahomes during his May 14 appearance on "The Insiders."
Still, Chiefs fans will likely view Mahomes' swing as a positive sign about his chances of returning for Kansas City's Week 1 "Monday Night Football" game against the Denver Broncos. The game is set for Sept. 14, almost exactly nine months after the quarterback suffered his initial injury.
So, while the most important golf swings of the weekend will likely come from the 2026 PGA Championship – which is playing out at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania – the importance of Mahomes showing off his stroke amid his recovery cannot be understated.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Patrick Mahomes' golf shot video shows off injury recovery milestone