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Mahomes Attends Chiefs Offseason Program While Rehabbing Knee

PUBLISHED Apr 20, 2026, 2:41 PM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. Patrick Mahomes attended the start of the Kansas City Chiefs' voluntary offseason program on Monday as he continues rehabilitation from torn ACL and LCL ligaments suffered Dec. 14. He underwent surgery with orthopedist Dr. Dan Cooper and has been working on rehabilitation in Kansas City this offseason. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday the team will 'play it by ear' regarding Mahomes' return and noted Mahomes is 'doing great' while remaining cautious. Mahomes has stated his goal is to play Week 1. The first two-week voluntary offseason phase focuses on strength, conditioning, meetings and rehab; the team also acquired Justin Fields earlier this offseason as experienced insurance.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Dec. 14 — Mahomes suffered torn ACL and LCL during a loss to the Chargers.
Soon after — Mahomes underwent surgery in Dallas with orthopedist Dr. Dan Cooper.
Offseason — Mahomes conducted rehabilitation work in Kansas City throughout the offseason.
Earlier this offseason — Chiefs acquired Justin Fields from the Jets and agreed to pick up $7 million of his guaranteed salary.
This week — Mahomes attended the voluntary two-week offseason program; Fields made his first availability since the trade.

News Intelligence

If you're a Chiefs fan, Mahomes' recovery progress is crucial. His return could significantly impact the team's performance this season. Keep an eye on his rehab updates and the team's strategy around Justin Fields.

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