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Adam Schefter Shares Positive Update on Patrick Mahomes’ Recovery Timeline

Adam Schefter Shares Positive Update on Patrick Mahomes’ Recovery Timeline

Summary

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a serious knee injury in 2025 that ended his season early. Reports now say he is recovering faster than expected and is likely to play again at the start of the 2026 season.

Key Facts

  • Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in a 2025 Week 15 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
  • The ACL tear caused Mahomes to miss the rest of the season.
  • The Chiefs finished 6-11 without Mahomes and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
  • ESPN insider Adam Schefter said Mahomes is ahead of schedule in his recovery.
  • Schefter believes Mahomes will be ready to play in the first game of the 2026 NFL season.
  • Chiefs general manager Brett Veach also stated Mahomes is progressing well in rehab.
  • The Chiefs will start the 2026 season with a Monday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos on September 14.
  • The game will begin at 8:15 p.m. ET and air on ESPN.
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