Overview
- The Chiefs announced Friday that team doctors and surgeon Dr. Dan Cooper cleared Patrick Mahomes to take full part in training camp, and he reported to practices in St. Joseph, Missouri.
- Mahomes has resumed on‑field reps, including under‑center work, while wearing a heavy brace and compression sleeve as trainers watch his daily progress.
- Coaches say they will manage his ramp‑up day‑to‑day and are expected to limit contact and possibly sit him for the preseason rather than risk his repaired ACL and LCL.
- The roster now carries Justin Fields as an experienced insurance option, and Mahomes says he plans to run less and lean more on new running back Kenneth Walker III to reduce exposure.
- Mahomes reached out to veterans including Tom Brady during rehab after surgery by Dr. Cooper, and his seven‑month clearance is faster than the typical 9–12 month timeline, a point that explains why doctors and the team are watching him closely.