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Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes could be on track to return to the field sooner than expected.
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach told SiriusXM on Monday morning that Mahomes’ rehab is well ahead of schedule. The strong progress puts Mahomes in a position to potentially participate in parts of the team’s offseason workout program if his recovery continues smoothly.
“It’s way ahead of schedule,” Veach said. “I think the biggest challenge we are going to have is to protect [Mahomes] against himself because I’m sure when we get to St. Joseph, Missouri, for training camp, he’s going to want to be at his best.
Mahomes is recovering from ACL and ACL tears in his left knee, which he suffered last December in the Chiefs’ Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. While the typical recovery timeline is nine to 12 months, his current progress puts him on track to potentially return to training camp, if not sooner.
“It’s been really inspiring,” Veach said. “I was there before with Pat when he dislocated his knee and he worked hard to get back in three weeks. I knew this bump in the road wouldn’t slow him down at all.”
Even with Mahomes seemingly ahead of schedule, Veach focused on protecting him from himself throughout the rehab process. As much as his return to the field would be a boost, the team remains focused on a cautious, long-term approach rather than rushing his return.
“We’re going to have to slow it down a little bit,” Veach said. “I don’t want to put a timeline on it, but I think you know the type of person and competitor Pat [Mahomes] is. I’d just say we’re in a pretty good place right now.
While the organization remains committed to a cautious schedule, Mahomes’ rapid recovery is making returning to training camp a realistic possibility. The focus is now less on the knee itself and more on managing his competitive drive to ensure he is fully recovered before returning.
