Mahomes cleared for full training camp after knee surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has returned to full football activities at training camp, marking a significant step in his recovery from major knee surgery. Head coach Andy Reid provided an encouraging update on the three-time Super Bowl MVP's progress, stating Mahomes is performing all his normal duties well as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.

Mahomes is participating in the Chiefs' ongoing training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, after being medically cleared several months following surgery for a torn ACL. Coach Reid, speaking to reporters on Saturday, August 1, said the quarterback looks sharp and is doing everything he normally does on the field. "We know he's still progressing through it. But he sure looks sharp out here," Reid said. He emphasized that the team's medical staff is guiding Mahomes's practice participation and that the quarterback is safe to participate in current camp activities.

The Chiefs are taking a careful, managed approach to Mahomes's workload as he rebuilds strength and conditioning. Reid noted the importance of seeing strength return to Mahomes's legs, a critical factor for a quarterback...