NFL Insider shares warning regarding Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' status

During a recent appearance on 'The Pat McAfee Show,' ESPN Senior Insider Adam Schefter opened up about Patrick Mahomes' progress and hopes for starting Week 1 against the Denver Broncos on September 14.

"Is he gonna be 80%, 90%, 100%? Like that's hard to imagine that he could just step in there right away after such a significant knee injury and pick up right where he left off and be as great as he's always been," said Schefter, "I just think there's gonna be a little bit of an adjustment to what he's come back from, which is significant."

"The Chiefs have said that Patrick Mahomes is way ahead of schedule..

It sounds like he's tracking to be ready for their season opener on Monday night" @AdamSchefter#PMSLivepic.twitter.com/wvXPocl7dN— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 18, 2026

Mahomes recently posted a video swinging a golf club at his charity tournament in Las Vegas over the weekend. The latest video adds more hope for the two-time league MVP to return for the Monday Night Football season opener.

On December 14th, 2025, Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and LCL late during the Chiefs' Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He continues to rehab and is reportedly ahead of schedule with his recovery.

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