Patrick Mahomes II

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) has been cleared to participate in practice, according to head coach Andy Reid.

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Reid informed the media that Mahomes has been cleared to practice to begin training camp after suffering a torn ACL last season. The two-time MVP certainly appears on track to start Week 1 against a tough Denver Broncos defense.

Ian Rapoport reportedly believes that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is “on track to be on the field Week 1.”

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Per Rapoport, "Mahomes has been spending seven hours or so in the building rehabbing as much as humanly possible.” If he does make it back in that time, it will be roughly a nine month recovery for him.

Patrick Mahomes is continuing to participate in 7-on-7s, but not full team drills.

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Mahomes reiterated he expects to be healthy heading into Week 1. His status will need to continue to be monitored heading into training camp.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Patrick Mahomes II reiterated his goal to be ready for Week 1.

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Mahomes was able to participate in practice again on Thursday. He said it’s all about taking each day at a time in his rehab as he continues to work his way back to full health.

Patrick Mahomes II was able to participate in practice to some extent at Chiefs OTAs on Tuesday.

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Per Chiefs beat reporter Nate Taylor, Mahomes “did participate in some form or fashion” in practice on Tuesday. He appears to be well ahead of schedule in his recovery.