Patrick Mahomes Undergoes Surgery for Torn ACL and Is Starting Rehab 'Immediately,' Chiefs Announce
Mahomes injured his knee during the Dec. 14 Kansas City Chiefs match against the Los Angeles Chargers
people.comPatrick Mahomes has been in the news recently due to his knee injury and rehab updates, with the Chiefs indicating recovery progress and a target to return for the 2026 season. He has spoken publicly about rehab moving along well and aiming to be ready for Week 1 in 2026. He underwent ACL/LCL surgery in December 2025, and the recovery timeline typically spans about nine months, though individual results vary.
Key points you might want:
- Injury: Torn ACL and LCL in left knee during Week 14 of the 2025 season.
- Surgery: Performed in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper; rehab started immediately.
- 2026 status: Chiefs and Mahomes have signaled optimism about returning for Week 1, with ongoing rehab and strength gains.
- Public updates: Mahomes has provided brief rehab progress comments and reiterated commitment to the recovery process.
If you’d like, I can pull up the latest articles from major outlets and provide a concise timeline or a quick summary of each source with links.