At every step of the process, Mahomes has received positive grades. When the NFL schedule was released with the Chiefs opening with prime-time games, it underscored the optimism surrounding the MVP QB’s candidacy to open the 2026 campaign.
Mahomes participated in offseason workouts but was held out of full-team practice. While admitting recovery from such a knee injury is a “long process,” the signal caller is confident of where he stands as training camp approaches.
“After the season ended, it was just about getting back out there and trying to do everything I can to be able to participate in OTAs, which I did, and be ready to go to training camp,” Mahomes said. “I know it’s a long process, but you have these end goals. I’m just trying to reach those end goals by dominating every single day. We’ve had a great recovery plan going on these last few months and we’re in a good place. Now it’s just trying to keep it going so I’m ready to go when the season comes.”
Chiefs open training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo., with recruits reporting on July 24 and veterans on the 28th.