Patrick Mahomes

No knee limitations observed in full team drills; coaching staff reports no hangover or setback from prior-season injury.

August 4, 2026 · Chiefs community beat

Full participation in team drills; early signs from camp and accelerated rehab timeline are encouraging.

August 3, 2026 · Chiefs community beat

Was limited during OTAs while dealing with an injury.

August 2, 2026 · Chiefs community beat

Chiefs are prioritizing under-center snaps for Mahomes in early camp work.

July 30, 2026 · ByNateTaylor

Showed no issues with mobility, including rolling right during drills.

July 30, 2026 · ByNateTaylor

Mahomes is ahead of schedule in his knee recovery but still favors the injured leg; Week 1 availability remains uncertain.

July 26, 2026 · David Chao MD

Cleared to practice following ACL and LCL tears, but not yet confirmed for Week 1 start; full recovery timeline remains uncertain.

July 26, 2026 · David Chao MD and 1 other

Looked sharp in the opening practice session for quarterbacks and rookies.

July 25, 2026 · ByNateTaylor

Taking reps alongside offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy during practice.

July 25, 2026 · jessenewell

Cleared to participate in full team practice. Clearance does not indicate he is fully recovered; Week 1 availability has not yet been determined by the Chiefs.

July 25, 2026 · David Chao MD and 4 others

Did not participate in today's run test during minicamp, though coach suggested he could have completed it.

June 11, 2026 · mattderrick

Contract extended through age 38 season with eight-year, $504.75 million deal averaging $63.1 million annually.

June 10, 2026 · mattderrick and 1 other

Continued to participate in 7-on-7s but not team drills, consistent with prior week's OTA participation.

June 10, 2026 · jessenewell

Participated in 7-on-7s but not in team drills, continuing the pattern from last week's OTAs.

June 9, 2026 · jessenewell

Participated in 7-on-7 drills but not 11-on-11 at voluntary OTA.

June 3, 2026 · pgsween

Demonstrating pocket mobility in large left knee brace during OTA drills; able to throw from the pocket without apparent limitation.

May 28, 2026 · David Chao MD

Mahomes is recovering from a left knee injury and participating in OTAs, suggesting he expects to be available for the season.

May 28, 2026 · ByNateTaylor

Targeting Week 1 return from knee injury, though 3.5 months remain and full recovery by then is unlikely. Chiefs have not yet decided whether he will play.

May 28, 2026 · David Chao MD and 1 other

Expected to wear a left knee brace during offseason work; unlikely to reach full health by Week 1, with team undecided on his availability for the start of the season.

May 27, 2026 · David Chao MD

Uncertainty remains around his availability for Week 1 following LCL and ACL surgery, despite recent activity; recovery trajectory differs significantly from Rice's despite using the same surgeon.

May 20, 2026 · David Chao MD

Expected to return for Week 1 but unlikely to reach full health by then; pocket passing capability preserved.

May 18, 2026 · David Chao MD

Chiefs have not yet determined whether he will be the starter in Week 1.

May 18, 2026 · David Chao MD

Did not play in today's game.

January 6, 2025 · adamteicher

Inactive for today's game against Denver.

January 5, 2025 · adamteicher

Expected to be rested for Sunday's game at Denver.

January 1, 2025 · adamteicher

Expected to be held out of next week's game in Denver.

December 25, 2024 · adamteicher