Trending Now - Mahomes' Knee Rehab Progresses Rapidly With Trainer's Help

WHO:

Fox News - Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Chiefs head coach Andy Reid noted that Mahomes will likely be able to participate in OTAs in some capacity, despite tearing his ACL in December.

NBC Sports - Brett Veach stated, “I think the biggest challenge we’re going to have is protecting him against himself, because I’m sure when we get to St. Joseph, Missouri, for training camp, he’s going to want to be full go.”

Fox News - Mahomes is "way ahead of schedule" in his ACL and LCL rehab.

NBC Sports - Mahomes is expected to participate in OTAs in some capacity despite his injury.

NBC Sports - Veach stated that the biggest challenge will be protecting Mahomes from himself during training camp.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - Mahomes has been in the Chiefs' building every day and takes a trainer with him when he travels, including trips to Dallas.

NBC Sports - Training camp will take place in St. Joseph, Missouri.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - The Chiefs are considering Mahomes' participation in offseason work and may place him on the physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp in late July.

WHY:

NBC Sports - Veach expressed that Mahomes' dedication to his rehab is inspiring, stating, “I knew this bump in the road wouldn’t slow him down at all.”

NBC Sports - Veach expressed that Mahomes' dedication to his rehab is inspiring and noted his previous recovery from a dislocated knee in 2019.

HOW:

NBC Sports - Mahomes is actively involved in his rehab, working with trainers even when away from the team.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has indicated that Patrick Mahomes is expected to participate in organized team activities, despite his ACL tear in December. General manager Brett Veach emphasized the challenge of ensuring Mahomes doesn't push himself too hard when training camp begins in St. Joseph, Missouri, saying he anticipates Mahomes will want to be fully active. Veach also praised Mahomes' commitment to his rehabilitation, noting that he always knew this setback wouldn't hinder his determination.

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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 17:32 UTC)

Patrick Mahomes is making impressive progress in his recovery from ACL and LCL injuries, with Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach noting that Mahomes is "way ahead of schedule" and expected to participate in OTAs in some capacity. Despite this positive outlook, Veach mentioned that the biggest challenge will be protecting Mahomes from himself during training camp, which will be held in St. Joseph, Missouri, starting in late July. Mahomes has been dedicated to his rehab, consistently working with trainers and even taking one along on his travels, including trips to Dallas.