Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes cleared to practice ahead of training camp

The Kansas City Chiefs will have their star quarterback ready to go when they open training camp practices next week. Mahomes has been cleared to participate in practice as he continues to recover from the torn ACL and LCL he suffered against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15 of last season, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters Friday. Mahomes was injured Dec. 14 and underwent surgery the next day, immediately starting what has turned into an aggressive recovery process. Now, a little over seven months later, the Chiefs quarterback appears to be on track to participate in training camp. It was an aggressive recovery for Mahomes. The star quarterback opted to have surgery immediately after suffering the injury, allowing him to accelerate his schedule to where he is today. The 2025 season has been a difficult campaign for Kansas City. The Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014 after being eliminated in the Week 15 loss to the Chargers. At the time, Mahomes’ chances of being available for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos seemed bleak. But with this accelerated recovery, it now appears Mahomes could be a full participant at the start of training camp, let alone available for the Chiefs’ season opener. Kansas City now looks to rebuild around Mahomes, who signed a new extension just over a month ago that keeps him under contract through 2033. Tight end Travis Kelce is still there, providing veteran leadership and remaining Mahomes’ security blanket. The Chiefs also added Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, who can help balance the offensive load as Kansas City looks to ease Mahomes’ return to the NFL season. Mahomes had 3,587 yards, 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 14 games before suffering a season-ending injury last season.