Mahomes cleared for full practice ahead of Broncos opener

Kansas City opens Sept. 14 on Monday Night Football

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

This suggests he will start when #Broncos open season in Kansas City on Monday Night Via @TroyRenck on X

What happened: Andy Reid said Patrick Mahomes can participate in every training-camp period, with the Kansas City Chiefs evaluating him day by day. The quarterback is recovering from a torn ACL and LCL suffered during the 2025 season.

Why it matters: The clearance strengthens the prospect of Mahomes facing the Denver Broncos in Week 1. It marks a significant step from his limited participation in full-team drills during offseason workouts.

By the numbers: The clearance comes 51 days before the Sept. 14 season opener.

What to watch: Mahomes’ workload through camp will show how quickly he handles full-team periods. Game clearance remains the next threshold before Week 1.

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@TroyRenck 2026-07-25T03:49:14.618302+00:00

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