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NFL·ANALYSIS·August 2, 2026 02:17 PM ET

RGIII says early Chiefs wins could ease Mahomes' return

The quarterback is fully cleared for training camp.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 21 min read
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What happened: RGIII argued that a strong start would give Patrick Mahomes room to regain form after his knee injury. Kansas City is monitoring the quarterback's workload day by day.

Why it matters: Mahomes is targeting Week 1 after the injury ended his 2025 season. Kansas City went 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

By the numbers: Mahomes suffered the season-ending injury in Week 15. The Chiefs finished 6-11.

What to watch: Mahomes' training-camp workload and readiness for the regular-season opener remain the next checkpoints.

Sources

  • @RGIII 

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