Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Patrick Mahomes returns to practice after knee recovery
Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, has returned to practice after recovering from a knee injury.
He tore his ACL and LCL in his left knee last season, which kept him from playing.
After getting medical clearance, he joined his teammates for practice on Saturday.
Mahomes is excited to play again and wants to be ready for the season opener in September.
His coach, Andy Reid, says Mahomes has been working hard and is in a good place.
They will decide later if he will play in any preseason games.
Mahomes wants to test his knee and make sure he can play well in the regular season.
Patrick Mahomes returned to practice after recovering from a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee.
He received medical clearance earlier in the week and joined his teammates on Saturday.
Mahomes is excited to play again and wants to be ready for the season opener against the Denver Broncos on September 14.
Coach Andy Reid says Mahomes has been working hard and is in a good place.
The Chiefs will decide later if Mahomes will play in any preseason games.
- Who
- Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback
- What
- Return to practice after knee injury recovery
- When
- Saturday at Missouri Western State University
- Where
- St. Joseph, Missouri
- Why
- To prepare for the 2026 season and prove his readiness
Mahomes' Immediate Readiness
Cautious Approach
Participation in Preseason Games
Mahomes' Immediate Readiness
Mahomes wants to play in preseason games to test his knee and prepare for the regular season.
Cautious Approach
The Chiefs may decide to limit Mahomes' preseason participation to ensure his long-term health.
- Injury
- Torn ACL and LCL in left knee
- Recovery Time
- Several months
- Medical Clearance
- Received on Wednesday
- First Practice
- Saturday at Missouri Western State University
- Season Opener
- September 14 against Denver Broncos
- Coach
- Andy Reid
- Team Physician
- Dr. Dan Cooper
- Teammates
- Kenneth Walker III, Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Tyquan Thornton