Patrick Mahomes is so dedicated to his rehabilitation from a torn ACL and LCL that he takes a trainer with him even during family weekends, a commitment that reflects his determination to return to form for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Mahomes suffered the injury in December and began his rehabilitation process one day after surgery. According to documents, he has been in the building every single day during this recovery period, indicating a level of focus that some observers find inspiring.
Brett Veach, the Chiefs’ general manager, noted that Mahomes is “way ahead of schedule” in his rehabilitation process. He stated, “He’s in our building every single day. And even when he goes away for a few days, say to Dallas for a weekend with his family, he takes one of our trainers with him.” This suggests that Mahomes prioritizes his recovery even outside the team’s facilities.
While Mahomes previously recovered from a dislocated knee in just three weeks, concerns remain regarding how the Chiefs will manage his workload as they consider his participation in offseason work and training camp. Veach expressed some apprehension about protecting Mahomes from overexerting himself during training camp, saying, “I think the biggest challenge we’re going to have is protecting him against himself.”
As the NFL offseason progresses, observers will be watching closely to see how Mahomes balances his intense rehabilitation with necessary precautions to ensure his long-term health.
