Patrick Mahomes participated in the Kansas City Chiefs' first organized team activities (OTA) of the offseason on Tuesday, May 26, wearing a large brace on his left knee, which was surgically repaired last December [1, 2]. The practice was closed to the public and media, leaving the exact extent of Mahomes' involvement unclear [1, 2]. However, Mahomes was observed backpedaling and throwing passes during the session [1, 2].
Mahomes underwent surgery on December 15, 2025, to repair torn ACL and LCL ligaments in his left knee, injuries he suffered the day before during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers [2]. Since the injury, he has been working extensively with the Chiefs' top athletic trainer, Julie Frymyer, on his rehabilitation [2]. Prior to Tuesday's practice, the only public glimpse of Mahomes throwing came from a brief Instagram video posted in late March that showed limited throwing activity [2].
Chiefs coach Andy Reid explained that the current phase of offseason work, Phase 2, involves no contact and no offense versus defense drills. "It's Phase 3 that you get into that," Reid said regarding the more intense parts of the offseason program [2].
The Chiefs plan to open their practices to reporters starting Thursday, May 28, which is expected to provide more details on Mahomes' recovery progress [2]. Mahomes is aiming to return to the field for the Chiefs' season opener on September 14, 2026, a Monday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos [2].
