Patrick Mahomes gets fully cleared for training camp in enormous Chiefs boost

Patrick Mahomes gets fully cleared for training camp in enormous Chiefs boost Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL during a Week 15 contest against the Chargers as the Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

These are words that Chiefs fans have been hoping to hear all summer long.during a Week 15 contest against the Chargers in December as the Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014.that the Chiefs medical staff and Dr.

Dan Cooper who performed Mahomes knee surgery cleared the perennial All-Pro quarterback to fully participate in camp, which begins next week.

I feel stronger than Ive ever felt, as far as strength and lifting , Mahomes said Friday.

I feel amazing.

Im excited just to be able to play football.

Ive been seeing cinderblock walls rehabbing every single day in Kansas City.Now, to be on that practice field with my teammates, its going to be a lot of fun.

a compression sleeve and a brace on his left leg as he continues working his way toward a full return on the field.

According to ESPN, Mahomes proved to the medical staff that he can cut, run and change direction at a sufficient level to showcase the ability to protect himself at camp.Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL in a game against the Chargers on December 14, 2025, opting for season-ending surgery the next day.Hes been working so hard that you have a pretty good feel that hes in a good place, coach Andy Reid said of Mahomes, according to ESPN.

Weve got to see how things go and not make any predictions about.

Mahomes added, I dont get hit, so thats one part of it, but its good to be out there and have bodies around and be able to go through and run the offense.I want to call it like were going to call it in the regular season.

Thats going to be the best way for me to prepare myself.

I want to go out there and test.

Though the Chiefs begin camp Wednesday, their first preseason game wont be until Aug.

15 against the Rams.Kansas City will travel to Tampa Bay for a date with the Buccaneers on Aug.

22 and then finish preseason against the Seahawks at home six days later.

The Chiefs will begin their 2026 regular season by hosting Monday Night Football against the Broncos on Sept.

14.