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Mahomes Returns to OTAs in Knee Brace, Start Uncertain

5/27/2026

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Mahomes Tests Brace

Patrick Mahomes participated in the Chiefs’ OTAs on May 26 2026 while wearing a knee brace.
He tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee on December 14 2025.
He underwent surgery on December 15 2025.
The standard recovery time is at least nine months, making a September 14 2026 start uncertain.
Chiefs officials and Mahomes’ clock-emoji response suggest he expects to be ready soon.

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Mahomes at BigSlick

Mahomes will appear at 2026 Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City on May 29-30.
The Big Slick, founded in 2010 by Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis and Rob Riggle, has raised $30 million for Children’s Mercy.
The 2026 event will replace its celebrity softball game with a VIP gathering due to FIFA World Cup scheduling.
Mahomies Foundation raised $4.5 million at year’s charity softball event to support youth education and wellness programs in Kansas City.

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Chiefs Get Fields

The Chiefs traded for quarterback Justin Fields in March as a potential starter if Patrick Mahomes isn’t ready.
They drafted LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round last month.
Backup Chris Oladokun, who went 0-2 as a starter last season, remains on the roster.
Patrick Mahomes opted to rehab at the Chiefs’ practice facility this year instead of his Texas home.

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Mahomes Tests Brace

Patrick Mahomes participated in the Chiefs’ OTAs on May 26 2026 while wearing a knee brace.
He tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee on December 14 2025.
He underwent surgery on December 15 2025.
The standard recovery time is at least nine months, making a September 14 2026 start uncertain.
Chiefs officials and Mahomes’ clock-emoji response suggest he expects to be ready soon.

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