MAY 5: During an appearance on SiriusXM radio (audio link), Chiefs GM Brett Veach confirmed Mahomes is “way ahead of schedule.” Nevertheless, he added the team will proceed with caution once training camp – and thus contact practices – begins.
MAY 2: The Chiefs will begin their organized team activities later this month. Patrick Mahomes has progressed in his injury recovery to the purpose he is predicted to participate.
“He’s in a very good position to give you the option to do some things,” head coach Andy Reid said (via ESPN’s Nate Taylor). “Phase 2 [of the offseason program], remember, there’s no contact and there’s no offense versus defense. It’s Phase 3 that you simply get into that… He’s able where he can do all the things, I feel.”
Mahomes suffered ACL and MCL tears late within the 2025 season, setting him up for a lengthy rehab process and resulting in questions on his Week 1 availability for next 12 months. Even limited participation in spring practices would obviously be an encouraging sign, though. Kansas City’s OTAs will happen from May 26-28 together with June 1-3.
That might be followed by mandatory minicamp; contact practices won’t begin until training camp in July. By that time, the Chiefs will little doubt have a clearer picture of Mahomes’ rehab status. The team will presumably proceed with caution over the approaching weeks, with trade acquisition Justin Fields a candidate to handle first-team reps. Kansas City also has Chris Oladokun and seventh-round rookie Garrett Nussmeier on the QB depth chart.
Mahomes’ deal was once more restructured this offseason, and he stays under contract through 2031. The three-time Super Bowl MVP will play a key role within the Chiefs’ efforts to return to the playoffs in 2026 after Kansas City’s underwhelming showing this past campaign. A clean bill of health will after all be critical to the team’s short- and long-term outlook. As Kansas City’s offseason programs unfold, the involvement of Mahomes will remain a story to follow closely.