Kelce says Mahomes’ rehab helped drive his return

Mahomes received full training-camp clearance in July

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 21 min read

What happened: Travis Kelce said he watched Patrick Mahomes begin working within weeks of knee surgery and saw his determination alongside frustration. Kelce said he wanted to remain alongside Mahomes for the 2026 season.

Why it matters: Mahomes’ availability is central to the upcoming season after his recovery from left-knee surgery. Kelce’s comments tie his decision to keep playing to another season with his quarterback.

By the numbers: Mahomes underwent surgery after tearing ACL and LCL ligaments in his left knee in December and was cleared for training camp in July.

What to watch: Watch Mahomes’ participation as the preseason closes and teams prepare for Week 1.

Sources

sports.yahoo.com 2026-09-02T22:30:20.382948+00:00

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