More than two months into his recovery from knee surgery, quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to be a constant presence at the Chiefs’ practice facility.
“He’s around here all the time, spends a ton of time here,” Kansas City head coach Andy Reid said Friday. “Seven hours a day. He’s in there cranking away, making progress every day. It’s great to see.”
Mahomes suffered a season-ended torn ACL and LCL in a Week 15 home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The injury required immediate surgery and the rehab process could take up to nine months. If so, Mahomes could miss the start of the 2026 season.
Reid said Mahomes is working with Julie Frymyer, the team’s assistant trainer and physical therapist. She was key figure in Mahomes’ management of a high-ankle sprain through the 2023 playoffs — a run that ended in a Chiefs Super Bowl victory.
“She makes sure he stays on task, and challenges him,” Reid said. “And he keeps showing up. That’s about half the battle on these things.
“It’s not going to be a pleasant thing. Every day you’ve got to fight through it and attack the challenge of the workout. He’s doing a great job with that.”