Mahomes posts golf video during knee rehab ahead of 2026

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes offered a fresh sign of progress in his recovery from left knee ligament surgery, posting video footage of himself hitting a tee shot during his annual 15 and the Mahomies Golf Classic in Las Vegas on Friday. The clip, shared shortly after Chiefs head coach Andy Reid provided an update on Mahomes’ rehabilitation earlier in the week, reignited questions about whether the reigning MVP will be cleared in time for the start of the 2026 season.

Mahomes’ surgery came on Dec. 15, one day after he sustained a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. In the video, Mahomes swings with his left leg in a sleeve, showing him shifting weight while striking from the tee. Coaches and medical staff have not provided a definitive return date, and Reid said the team still has not established a firm timeline for Mahomes’ return to football activities.

Reid acknowledged the uncertainty while emphasizing that the club is monitoring progress closely. “He’s doing great right now and that’s kinda how you gotta go about this,” Reid said, addressing speculation about whether Mahomes is ahead of schedule. “People go well, he’s ahead of schedule. Who made the...