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Mahomes Eyes OTA Return, Chiefs Prepare

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Patrick Mahomes aims to return to the Chiefs OTAs in late May, five months after knee surgery. Coach Andy Reid is cautious, following NFL rules. Mahomes absence last season, with 3,587 passing yards, 22 TDs, and 11 INTs, plus 422 rushing yards and 5 TDs, left a void. The Chiefs bolstered their QB roster with Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier, ensuring coverage if Mahomes needs more time off. Currently, Mahomes is rehabbing, throwing on his own, and the team monitors his progress closely.

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Mahomes Eyes OTA Return, Chiefs Prepare

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Patrick Mahomes is eyeing a return to action during the chiefs organized team activities in late May, about five months after surgery on his torn, left knee ligaments. He mentioned on January 15th that he hopes to do some stuff once OTA's kickoff, but it's all up to how his recovery progresses. Coach Andy Reed is playing it safe, saying they have to follow NFL rules on the physically unable to perform list before letting Mahomes ramp up. The all season program has phases with no contact work coming first in phase two, then Fuller drills in phase three from May 26th through 28th and June 1st through 3rd, plus mini camp June 9th through 11th. Fans and the team felt the hit when Mahomes went down in week 15 against the charges last season, ending his year with 3,000 five, 187 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and just 11 picks, plus 422 rushing yards and five scores. The chiefs beefed up at quarterback by signing Justin Fields and free agency and drafting Garrett Newsmeyer in the 7th round, so their coverative.

Mahomes sits out more sessions. Right now, Mahomes is grinding through rehab with the training staff, even throwing on his own without pushing too hard as the team keeps a close. Watch heading into these key workouts. Stay informed with Kansas News today, AI-powered updates.

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