Injuries to key NFL players as training camps begin
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:33 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
As NFL training camps open, notable injuries surrounding key players are prevalent. Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Chiefs, is working hard to recover from torn ACL and LCL injuries, aiming for a Week 1 return. Malik Nabers and George Kittle, tight end for the 49ers, are also managing recovery timelines with Kittle targeting the opener after a torn Achilles. Other players like Bo Nix and Daniel Jones expect to be ready for Week 1 despite past injuries. Conversely, Alec Pierce's ankle surgery may restrict his availability through the preseason.
- •Patrick Mahomes aims for a Week 1 return from knee injuries.
- •George Kittle targets the opener after a torn Achilles.
- •Malik Nabers is recovering but remains uncertain for Week 1.
- •Alec Pierce risks missing the entire preseason after ankle surgery.
- •Bo Nix and Daniel Jones expected to be ready for the opener.
- 11:33 AMCBS Sports — Notable NFL injuries to monitor as training camps open: Latest on Mahomes, Nabers, Kittle and more
"With NFL training camps set to open, here is where things stand for the league's most notable injured players and their Week 1 outlooks
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