What happened: The quarterback provided an update during a fantasy football interview with Sports Illustrated. Patrick Mahomes continues working back from an ACL injury after signing a $504.75 million contract extension in June.

Why it matters: Pro Football Network ranked him sixth among NFL quarterbacks on their July Top 100 list heading into training camp. Evaluations of his pre-injury performance remain under scrutiny as the team prepares for the 2026 season.

What to watch: Training camp practices will reveal whether his workload increases ahead of the regular season.