Patrick Mahomes participates in Chiefs OTAs with heavy knee brace, still targeting Week 1 return
Patrick Mahomes participated in the Kansas City Chiefs' organized team activities while wearing a heavy knee brace. He successfully threw two touchdown passes during practice, indicating progress in his recovery from a season-ending ACL injury. Mahomes is targeting a return for the regular-season opener in September, although he has adjusted his expectations since his initial goal.
- ▪Patrick Mahomes returned to practice for the first time since his ACL injury.
- ▪He threw two touchdown passes during seven-on-seven drills.
- ▪Mahomes is approximately five months post-surgery and is aiming for a Week 1 return.
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Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes participates in Chiefs OTAs with heavy knee brace, still targeting Week 1 return Mahomes throw two touchdowns passes in seven-on-seven work at Thursday's practice By Chantz Martin Fox News Published May 29, 2026 7:03am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video What is the latest on Patrick Mahomes with Chiefs out of the playoffs? | FOX NFL Sunday The NFL on FOX crew discusses the latest on Patrick Mahomes' recovery with the playoff picture heating up, including what the Los Angeles Rams' TNF loss, Sam Darnold's QB status and more.
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