Mahomes fully cleared for training camp after ACL tear, targets Week 1 vs. Denver
Patrick Mahomes has been fully cleared to participate in training camp following his season-ending ACL tear suffered in Week 15 against the Chargers. He underwent surgery with the goal of recovering in time for the 2026 season start and has targeted the Week 1 matchup against Denver as a game he cannot afford to miss. Mahomes stated: "I don't want to miss that game against the Broncos because that's the team that won the division while we were gone and you want to be out there and ready to go with your teammates." Head coach Andy Reid noted the team will "take it day by day and see how he does," indicating a cautious but optimistic approach to his return. Mahomes still has more than a month to acclimate to game speed and physical demands before the regular season.
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View Patrick Mahomes 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsThe superstar quarterback has been fully cleared to participate in training camp, Kansas City head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Friday.
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- Patrick Mahomes has been fully cleared to participate in training camp following his season-ending ACL tear suffered in Week 15 against the Chargers. He underwent surgery with the goal of recovering in time for the 2026 season start and has targeted the Week 1 matchup against Denver as a game he cannot afford to miss. Mahomes stated: "I don't want to miss that game against the Broncos because that's the team that won the division while we were gone and you want to be out there and ready to go with your teammates." Head coach Andy Reid noted the team will "take it day by day and see how he does," indicating a cautious but optimistic approach to his return. Mahomes still has more than a month to acclimate to game speed and physical demands before the regular season.
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