Patrick Mahomes cleared for Chiefs training camp after major knee surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been fully cleared for training camp following extensive rehabilitation for torn knee ligaments suffered last December.

The franchise quarterback arrived at Missouri Western State’s campus this week after receiving the green light from both team medical staff and his surgeon, Dr Dan Cooper.

He will now participate fully in 11-on-11 team repetitions to lead the first-team offence throughout the summer.

“I feel stronger than I’ve ever felt, as far as strength and lifting,” Mahomes said.

“I feel amazing, I’m excited just to be able to play football.”

Targeting opening night return

Head coach Andy Reid confirmed there are no plans to limit the star passer’s usual workload during the upcoming practice sessions.

The Kansas City signal-caller has made it his primary objective to start the season opener against the Denver Broncos on 14 September.

Before taking the field, he successfully demonstrated his ability to run, cut and change direction to ensure he can safely protect himself in the pocket.

He will continue to wear a black brace and compression sleeve on his left leg throughout the gruelling training camp programme.

Testing the joint in practice

For the first time since his injury, the offensive leader will line up alongside key weapons including Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice and Kenneth Walker III.

The playmaker intends to use these vital practice repetitions to sharpen his decision-making and improve his movement from behind the line of scrimmage.

“I want Reid to call plays like we’re going to call it in the regular season,” he added.

“That’s going to be the best way for me to prepare myself, I want to go out there and test the knee.”

The Chiefs’ hierarchy will monitor his progress closely before deciding whether he will feature in their opening two pre-season fixtures.