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Mahomes Ahead of Schedule in Knee Recovery
12 Mar
Summary
- Patrick Mahomes is recovering faster than expected from a significant knee injury.
- The Chiefs have signed Kenneth Walker to a three-year, $43.05 million deal.
- Travis Kelce has agreed to return for his 14th season with the team.
Patrick Mahomes is demonstrating remarkable progress in his recovery from the torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, an injury that ended his 2025 season. While typical recovery takes up to nine months, Mahomes has already regained mobility and is advancing steadily, seen without a walking boot and resuming public life.
The Kansas City Chiefs have not been idle during Mahomes' rehabilitation. The team secured a significant boost to their offense by signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker to a three-year contract worth $43.05 million, with $28.7 million guaranteed. Additionally, veteran tight end Travis Kelce has agreed to return for his 14th season on a deal worth up to $15 million, providing a consistent target for Mahomes upon his anticipated return for the 2026 season.
