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Mahomes cleared to practice, set for Sept. 14 debut

8/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Patrick Mahomes cleared to practice at Chiefs camp in Missouri after passing Dan Cooper’s test.
He said his knee feels great and lets him push.
In an 11-on-11 drill he scrambled, tried a lateral to Kenneth Walker III, and saw the ball recovered.
Mahomes targets a Sept. 14 start against the Denver Broncos.
Andy Reid expects him to miss Aug. 15 opener versus Los Angeles Rams and says Mahomes will prepare to play.

History

Historical Context

In 1994, after Steve Young’s high-profile injuries underscored player safety, the NFL formed the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee, its first formal step toward standardized return-to-play rules. The same framework shaped the 2024 medical clearance of Patrick Mahomes for the Chiefs-Broncos matchup, showing how the 1994 reforms still influence roster decisions.

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Story summary

Patrick Mahomes cleared to practice at Chiefs camp in Missouri after passing Dan Cooper’s test.
He said his knee feels great and lets him push.
In an 11-on-11 drill he scrambled, tried a lateral to Kenneth Walker III, and saw the ball recovered.
Mahomes targets a Sept. 14 start against the Denver Broncos.
Andy Reid expects him to miss Aug. 15 opener versus Los Angeles Rams and says Mahomes will prepare to play.

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