Mahomes on track for Week 1 — return from knee surgery
Mahomes’ rehab has progressed far enough that Kansas City is preparing as though he can open the season against Denver, though final game readiness still rests with the medical process.
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• NFL reporting says Mahomes appears on track to start Week 1.
• He has been working with the first-team offense in camp.
• The Chiefs held him out of preseason games as part of the plan.
• Mahomes had surgery in December to repair torn ligaments in his left knee.
• Early guidance included the possibility that his return could stretch into October.
• Training-camp participation put him ahead of that conservative timeline.
• Kansas City returns to formal Week 1 preparation before facing Denver.
• Any limitation in practice would be notable after his full camp workload.
• The opener is Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium.