What happened: Patrick Mahomes is fully participating in training camp after receiving clearance before veterans reported. He took three 11-on-11 snaps July 29, his first team-period work since the knee injury that ended his 2025 season.
Why it matters: The progression gives Kansas City another positive as Mahomes builds toward regular-season availability. The Chiefs are evaluating his workload day by day without projecting his status for the opener.
By the numbers: Mahomes took three snaps during his first 11-on-11 period July 29. His contract runs through the 2033 season.
What to watch: Kansas City's next checkpoint is whether Mahomes remains a full participant as preseason work advances toward Week 1.