Chiefs end playoff streak with 2025 postseason miss
Chiefs miss 2025 playoffs, ending recent postseason appearance streak.
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Patrick Mahomes ACL Recovery
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes cleared for full training camp participation approximately seven months after tearing his ACL and LCL on December 14, 2025. Head coach Andy Reid announced the clearance from his orthopedic surgeon, with Week 1 availability against Denver Broncos contingent on day-by-day assessment.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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Patrick Mahomes cleared for full practice at Chiefs training camp
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid announced that quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been fully cleared to participate in all practice periods at training camp. Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee on December 14, 2025, against the Los Angeles Chargers and underwent surgery on December 15. The clearance came from orthopedic surgeon Dan Cooper approximately seven months after the surgery.
Patrick Mahomes reports improved recovery from ACL injury
Patrick Mahomes reported significant progress in his recovery from his torn ACL and LCL, demonstrating improved ability to run and cut while protecting himself. He plans to wear a brace on his left leg during training camp as a precautionary measure but states he feels comfortable moving and performing the offense with it. Mahomes acknowledged the recovery process will continue throughout his career.
Chiefs head coach noncommittal on Mahomes' Week 1 availability
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid stated he is optimistic about Patrick Mahomes' availability for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos on September 14, but declined to make an official prediction, saying the team will take the injury day by day. Reid indicated the team could potentially test Mahomes in preseason games scheduled for August 15, August 22, and August 28, but no final decision has been made.
Kansas City Chiefs missed 2025 playoffs, ending streak
The Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs in the 2025 season, marking their first playoff absence since 2014. The team was eliminated following a Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on December 14, 2025, the same game in which Patrick Mahomes suffered his ACL injury.
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Mahomes cleared for full practice as ACL recovery progresses
Mahomes cleared for full practice; Week 1 status remains uncertain.