""I want to be ready for Week 1. The doctors said I could," Mahomes said, "but I can't predict what happens throughout the process. That's the goal, to play Week 1 and have no restrictions. You want to be out there healthy and give us the best chance to win. I hope to do some things in OTAs and training camp and be able to do things there.""
"Mahomes tore the ACL and LCL on Dec. 14 in the waning minutes of a loss to the Chargers, one that effectively eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention. Initially, Mahomes said, he didn't think the injury was too severe, and he even lobbied the training staff to put some kind of brace on his knee so that he could finish the game. It wasn't until an MRI afterward revealed the torn ligaments that Mahomes knew his season was over."
"The procedure to repair them was performed about 24 hours later by well-known orthopedist Dr. Dan Cooper in Dallas. The recovery time for such an injury is about nine months, though it could vary by several months depending on various factors. Next season is expected to kick off Sept. 10, 2026, and the Chiefs could play their first game a few days later."
Patrick Mahomes underwent mid-December surgery to repair torn ACL and LCL ligaments sustained Dec. 14. Rehab in Kansas City is meeting checkpoints that could allow participation in summer workouts and possibly training camp. Mahomes aims to be fully available for Week 1 with no restrictions and hopes to take part in OTAs and camp activities. The repair was performed about 24 hours after an MRI confirmed the tears by orthopedist Dr. Dan Cooper in Dallas. Typical recovery for such injuries is around nine months but can vary depending on multiple factors. Chiefs physical therapist Julie Frymyer has overseen much of the rehabilitation.
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