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Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes praised by teammate amid recovery progress

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes praised by teammate amid recovery progress

Summary

Patrick Mahomes remains out but is actively recovering from a knee injury sustained in December 2025. While he is not yet medically cleared for Week 1, Chiefs players, including All-Pro guard Trey Smith, commend Mahomes' competitive spirit and commitment to rehabilitation. Reports indicate Mahomes has returned to throwing practice with a knee brace. Chiefs coach Andy Reid expressed optimism about Mahomes' physical condition, and if he can recover on schedule, he may contend for MVP honors in the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Patrick Mahomes is not medically cleared for Week 1.
•Trey Smith praises Mahomes' competitive spirit during rehab.
•Mahomes is back to throwing with a knee brace.
•Chiefs coach Andy Reid is optimistic about Mahomes' recovery.
•If healthy, Mahomes could contend for MVP in 2026.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes Receives Ultimate Praise From Chiefs Star Amid Rehab Process

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Patrick Mahomes is not medically cleared for Week 1 yet, but that hasn’t stopped his teammates from speaking out about what they’re seeing from their fellow Chief. Mahomes has been out since late last year after suffering a season-ending knee injury, but as the Kansas City Chiefs’ signal-caller continues his recovery, the praise from within […] The post Patrick Mahomes Receives Ultimate Praise From Chiefs Star Amid Rehab Process appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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