Overview
- Patrick Mahomes was filmed walking courtside at the Big 12 tournament without a knee brace and with a slight limp, offering a public glimpse of his rehab progress nearly three months post‑surgery.
- Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer said the Chiefs are very hopeful Mahomes will be close to his usual form by Week 1, stopping short of setting a timeline.
- Jay Glazer noted Mahomes began rehab immediately after his ACL/LCL surgery and reached 90 degrees of knee flexion early, underscoring an accelerated start.
- Kansas City re-signed tight end Travis Kelce, extended receiver Tyquan Thornton, and added running back Kenneth Walker III, moves intended to strengthen the offense as Mahomes works back.
- Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew left for an $8 million deal with the Cardinals, leaving the Chiefs thin behind Mahomes as his nine‑month ACL recovery window remains the typical benchmark.