# What is the latest update on Patrick Mahomes' recovery timeline?

Here's the latest on Patrick Mahomes' recovery timeline:

**The short version:** Mahomes is trending toward a Week 1 return against the Broncos (Sept 14), and everything is looking bullish.

**The injury:** Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL in December 2025, underwent surgery that same month. It was a multi-ligament injury, so the recovery is more complex than a standard ACL tear (from the Patrick Mahomes II page).

**Where he's at now (mid-June 2026):**
- He's progressed to **7-on-7 drills** in team practice, wearing a black knee brace, and is hoping to advance to 11-on-11 and full contact work soon (from the Patrick Mahomes II page)
- Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, he's been rehabbing **6-7 hours daily** in Kansas City, throwing for a month, and is now entering the "cutting phase" (change-of-direction drills) — a critical test of knee stability
- He signed a landmark **$504.75M extension** through 2033, signaling the Chiefs' confidence in his long-term health

**What the experts are saying:**

- On **Late-Round Fantasy Football**: "Everything about his rehab has been very bullish so far. He's participating in 7-on-7 right now… he literally hit the jugs machine before the game." — [hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-RwnCI__18&t=4237s)

- **Sal Vetri** noted he's "on track to return Week 1 and not be on the PUP list," though cautioned that coaches tend to be optimistic this time of year. — [hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRUhxmpCYXI&t=1242s)

- **Establish The Run** pointed out that Mahomes is actually *falling* in ADP (down to 92 overall), which surprised them given he participated in OTAs just 5.5 months post-injury. — [hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FWz5spD7DE&t=690s)

**The caveat:** Coach Andy Reid has refused to commit to a hard Week 1 timeline, and the team is being cautious — "protecting him against himself" as per Reid. But the gap between "cautious coach speak" and what we're seeing on the field is narrowing. Week 1 is the goal and it's looking increasingly realistic.

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Answered 2026-07-05 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/what-is-the-latest-update-on-patrick-mahomes-recovery-timeline