Mahomes Camp Return

Mahomes Hits Every Benchmark After Knee Surgery

Mahomes tore ligaments in his left knee late last season and went under the knife shortly after. Repairing torn ligaments is a serious surgery that typically requires months of careful rehabilitation before an athlete can return to full activity. WRAL reports he has now cleared all necessary benchmarks ahead of camp.

The Chiefs begin this week with a limited group — rookies, quarterbacks, and players coming back from injuries. Full-squad work starts next week. Mahomes will be on the field from day one, with no restrictions placed on what he can do, Beaumont Enterprise reported.

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Mahomes Plans to Wear a Brace on His Left Knee

Even with a full medical clearance, Mahomes plans to wear a brace on his left leg during camp and into the season, according to WSB-TV. He used a similar brace while recovering from a knee injury during his college career at Texas Tech. The brace is a precaution, not a sign of lingering problems.

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Preseason Game Participation Still an Open Question

While Mahomes is cleared for practice, it is not yet known if he will play in any preseason games, Winnipeg Free Press reported. Teams routinely sit star players during exhibition games to reduce injury risk. Kansas City has not announced any plans for Mahomes in the preseason schedule.

The Chiefs are chasing a third straight Super Bowl title. Keeping Mahomes healthy heading into the regular season is the top priority for Kansas City. His clearance removes the biggest early concern about the team's 2025 outlook, WPXI noted.

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Chiefs Camp Opens With Title Defense on the Line

Kansas City opens full-squad practice next week at Missouri Western State University. The Chiefs have won back-to-back Super Bowls and are looking to become the first team ever to win three in a row. Click Orlando reported that Mahomes being ready from day one is a major boost for a team with championship expectations.

Mahomes is widely considered the best quarterback in the NFL. Losing him for any portion of training camp would have raised serious concerns. Instead, Kansas City enters the summer with its franchise player fully healthy and cleared to compete without limits, according to WSOC-TV.

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