What happened: Patrick Mahomes completed cutting, jumping and other physical tests before Dr. Dan Cooper cleared him for full practice. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback said his knee feels strong after two weeks of camp without a noticeable setback.

Why it matters: The next threshold is game readiness ahead of Kansas City’s Sept. 14 opener against the Denver Broncos. Andy Reid has all but ruled Mahomes out against the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 15, and his availability for the rest of the preseason remains uncertain.

What to watch: Reid’s preseason plan is the next checkpoint as Mahomes continues taking full practice repetitions.