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Momentum is building around Patrick Mahomesâ return to the football field, and the latest update from the Kansas City Chiefs suggests the timeline may be moving faster than expected. General manager Brett Veach said the quarterback is âway ahead of scheduleâ in his recovery from a late-2025 ACL injury, signaling that a return to on-field work could come as soon as organized team activities later this month.
Veach shared that Mahomes has been fully locked into rehab, noting his constant presence at team facilities. âHeâs in our building every single day,â Veach said, per USA Today. âEven when he goes away⊠he takes one of our trainers with him.â
Head coach Andy Reid echoed that optimism during rookie minicamp, adding that Mahomes could see limited participation during OTAs, though the team may scale back his workload to avoid setbacks.
The update aligns with visible progress from the quarterback himself. In late Marchâroughly 100 days after surgeryâMahomes posted footage of himself dropping back and throwing passes on an indoor field, wearing a brace on his left leg. The clip offered the first clear sign that he had advanced beyond basic rehab and into functional football movement.
Mahomes has consistently pointed to Week 1 as his target. âI wanna be ready for Week 1,â he said earlier this year. âThatâs my goal⊠to play in that Week 1 and have no restrictions.â The Chiefs appear to be balancing that goal with caution. Veach acknowledged that any limits during training camp would be about âprotecting [Mahomes] against himself.â
Patrick Mahomes could return to on-field activities as soon as organized team activities later this month.
Brett Veach stated that Mahomes is 'way ahead of schedule' in his recovery and is fully committed to his rehab.
Mahomes is reportedly at the team facilities every single day, even taking trainers with him when he leaves.
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The injury dates back to December 14, when Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Surgery followed immediately, placing his recovery within the typical 9â12-month window for return to competition.
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