Patrick Mahomes Hopes for Full Recovery by Week 1 of 2026 Season.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has expressed his goal of being ready for the 2026 season opener, despite undergoing surgery in December to repair ligaments in his left knee. The recovery time is estimated to be around nine months, which would put him on track to return just in time for Week 1. Mahomes aims to play without any restrictions and give his team the best chance to win.
Rehabilitation has been progressing well so far, with Mahomes stating that he has been hitting all the necessary checkpoints set by his doctor. He credits Chiefs assistant athletic trainer Julie Frymyer for pushing him hard during rehab. Mahomes emphasizes maximizing the goals set by his doctor while also going a little further, to ensure optimal recovery.
With or without Mahomes, the Chiefs will look to bounce back from their first losing season in over a decade under head coach Andy Reid. The team's new offensive coordinator situation has also been highlighted, with Matt Nagy, who is currently in his second stint as the OC, being seen as a favorite for the Titans' head coaching job.
Mahomes hopes to return and contribute to the Chiefs' success in 2026, looking forward to doing things during OTAs (Offseason Training Activities) and training camp.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has expressed his goal of being ready for the 2026 season opener, despite undergoing surgery in December to repair ligaments in his left knee. The recovery time is estimated to be around nine months, which would put him on track to return just in time for Week 1. Mahomes aims to play without any restrictions and give his team the best chance to win.
Rehabilitation has been progressing well so far, with Mahomes stating that he has been hitting all the necessary checkpoints set by his doctor. He credits Chiefs assistant athletic trainer Julie Frymyer for pushing him hard during rehab. Mahomes emphasizes maximizing the goals set by his doctor while also going a little further, to ensure optimal recovery.
With or without Mahomes, the Chiefs will look to bounce back from their first losing season in over a decade under head coach Andy Reid. The team's new offensive coordinator situation has also been highlighted, with Matt Nagy, who is currently in his second stint as the OC, being seen as a favorite for the Titans' head coaching job.
Mahomes hopes to return and contribute to the Chiefs' success in 2026, looking forward to doing things during OTAs (Offseason Training Activities) and training camp.
, he's not just focused on recovery but also pushing himself to come back even stronger 
. it's a great lesson for us all, about being proactive with our own health and goals, we shouldn't just wait for things to happen, we gotta take charge and make progress, whether it's in sports or life.
Mahomes is a beast on the field and I hope he's back at 100% by Week 1. Nine months of rehab might be a long time, but if anyone can do it, it's Pat himself 
. Can you imagine the hype when Mahomes steps back onto the field with his teammates? It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it 
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We all know how important he is to their success.
mahomes' work ethic is insane, i love how he's pushing himself to get back even stronger than before 
Will he take over as head coach or just stay OC? Either way, I'm here for it, bring on 2026 season 
. 9 months is a long time, but if he can stay on track, we might see him throwing touchdowns like crazy in week 1 
. the chiefs are gonna need all hands on deck with their new OC situation 
so thats good news about patrick mahomes!! 
hope he can make it back for week 1 
i mean its not gonna be the same without him tho... the chiefs are pretty stacked this year 
might have to pay attention to that one more closely 
. Overall, though, I'm excited to see how this all plays out and what Mahomes has in store for us 
. It's crazy to think about how much time is flying by, but nine months might just do it - that's a whole lotta rehab 
. Can't wait to see OTAs (Offseason Training Activities) in full swing - that's when things start getting really interesting 
, and I'm not even kidding if this dude can defy Father Time himself. but for real tho, Chiefs fans are gonna be hyped to see him back in action 
, 'specially after that brutal losing season last year 
. Nagy's OC situation is weird though... like, who wouldn't want him to stay with the Titans and finally get a head coaching gig? 
still, can't wait for OTAs, Mahomes is my guy 
. Nine months after surgery is a pretty aggressive estimate for returning from such a serious injury. I mean, we've seen players take longer than that to come back from ACL tears and those were just partial repairs 
. Still, it's great to see him pushing himself in rehab and making sure he's doing everything his doctor says he should 
. mahomes will come back when he's ready, not before 
, I gotta think he'll be back to his usual self in no time! The Chiefs are gonna need him to lead that team back to the top, and with Mahomes at the helm, I'm confident they can do it 
, but hey, only time will tell!
The new OC situation is interesting, but let's not count our chickens before they hatch, right? Still, with Mahomes leading the charge, I think we'll see some amazing things from KC. Bring on the OTAs and training camp 
. He's all about getting that W 
for his team, even if it means pushing himself a bit extra 
... hopefully he'll be back in Week 1 
and we can get this season started 
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