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Mahomes to Join Chiefs OTAs, Rehab Ahead of 2026 Return

5/5/2026

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Mahomes Attends OTAs

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes will attend the Chiefs’ OTAs May 26-28.
Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL on Dec 14 2025, had surgery, and is ahead in rehab.
Veach said team will protect Mahomes by limiting his training-camp load.
Reid noted Mahomes is ready for Phase 2 drills and could do Phase 3 work.
Mahomes posted a March 25 Instagram clip of a dropback and pass, prompting hopes for a Week 1 start in 2026.

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Trump Asks Mahomes

President Donald Trump asked the owner of Slap’s BBQ in Kansas City how quarterback Patrick Mahomes was recovering at a Small Business Summit.
Special Assistant to the President Margo Martin posted Trump’s “How’s Mahomes doing?!” query on X.
Fox News and other outlets reported the exchange, noting Mahomes’ injury entered political discussion.
The political attention underscores the quarterback’s cultural prominence during rehabilitation.

History

Historical Context

Dan Marino’s 1999 retirement followed a shoulder injury that ended a 17-season, 60,000-yard passing career—the first quarterback to hit that mark—after a final season where he threw 2,448 yards. Decades later, Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes, sidelined by ACL and LCL tears, has become a focal point of political commentary from Donald Trump and Fox News, echoing how quarterback injuries shape media narratives.

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Mahomes Attends OTAs

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes will attend the Chiefs’ OTAs May 26-28.
Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL on Dec 14 2025, had surgery, and is ahead in rehab.
Veach said team will protect Mahomes by limiting his training-camp load.
Reid noted Mahomes is ready for Phase 2 drills and could do Phase 3 work.
Mahomes posted a March 25 Instagram clip of a dropback and pass, prompting hopes for a Week 1 start in 2026.

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