KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and the team is optimistic the two-time MVP could be back early next season — perhaps even by the time Kansas City plays Week 1.

During Wednesday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs VP of Sports Medicine Rick Burkholder discussed Patrick Mahomes' rehab progress | @EdEastonJr

The Chiefs are going to prepare for Mahomes to return in time for Week 1 of the 2026 season, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones reported. Mahomes is almost certainly going to attack his rehabilitation with a maniacal fervor, and it wouldn't necessarily be surprising if he were indeed ready for the start of the year.

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The former NFL defensive lineman and current ESPN analyst lambasted the Chiefs for their failure to protect Mahomes this season.