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💪 Patrick Mahomes Putting in GRUELING 7-Hour Daily Rehab as He Pushes Toward 2026 Comeback
💪 Patrick Mahomes Putting in GRUELING 7-Hour Daily Rehab as He Pushes Toward 2026 Comeback
As the offseason continues, Patrick Mahomes, star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, is giving fans and teammates plenty of inspiration off the field with an extraordinary commitment to his recovery.
Mahomes is deep into rehabilitation after undergoing surgery in mid-December to repair a torn ACL and LCL suffered late in the 2025 season. Speaking to reporters recently, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid revealed that the three-time Super Bowl MVP is spending up to seven hours a day at the team facility working through his rehab routine — a level of dedication that’s captured the attention of NFL observers nationwide.
“Pat’s around here all the time,” Reid said. “He spends a ton of time here — seven hours a day — cranking away and making progress every day.”
That kind of work isn’t easy. ACL and LCL rehab is famously demanding both physically and mentally, requiring players to rebuild strength, balance, flexibility and confidence in the injured knee. Mahomes’ daily sessions typically involve physical therapy, stabilization exercises, resistance work, mobility training, and constant monitoring by the Chiefs’ medical staff — all geared toward getting him ready for the 2026 regular season opener.
According to Reid, Mahomes isn’t just ticking boxes — he’s attacking the rehab with the same competitive fire that has made him one of the league’s most elite quarterbacks. “You’ve got to fight through it and attack the challenge of the workout and rehab,” Reid said. “He’s doing a great job of that.”
Mahomes himself has said that his biggest goal remains being ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season, though he acknowledges that recovery from this kind of injury can be unpredictable. Doctors have indicated that a return by the start of the season — roughly nine months after surgery — is possible, but nothing is guaranteed.
This relentless grind has won praise from teammates and fans alike, who see in Mahomes not just a superstar athlete but a leader willing to put in the painful work behind the scenes. As NFL followers continue to watch his journey, discussions are already heating up online about whether this rehab intensity will translate into a triumphant return when the Chiefs take the field again.