Patrick Mahomes' Recovery Plan Set for Week 1 Return

WHO:

Newsweek - Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Heavy NFL - Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback Patrick Mahomes

WHAT:

Newsweek - The Kansas City Chiefs believe Patrick Mahomes may return in 2026 sooner than initially thought.

Heavy NFL - Patrick Mahomes participated in all of OTAs and mandatory minicamp.

Heavy NFL - Mahomes is six months removed from surgery to repair the ACL and LCL in his left knee.

Heavy NFL - Mahomes has not been cleared for team work yet but has taken part in individual drills and 7-on-7.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - Kansas City, Missouri (implied location of the Kansas City Chiefs)

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - Mahomes is expected to play in Week 1 of the upcoming NFL season in 2026.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - The Chiefs have outlined necessary steps for Mahomes to play in Week 1.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 01:47 UTC)

The Kansas City Chiefs are optimistic that quarterback Patrick Mahomes may return sooner than expected in 2026. Mahomes has been actively participating in individual drills and 7-on-7 sessions, although he has not yet been cleared for team work, as he is six months post-surgery to repair the ACL and LCL in his left knee. The Chiefs have laid out the necessary steps for him to be ready to play in Week 1 of the upcoming NFL season.