“I want to give everything to the team”: Patrick Mahomes opens up on knee recovery ahead of Chiefs’ season opener | NFL News
Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ top quarterback, has been surrounded by a lot of negativity as he gears up to return to the field in the next few days. While the star player has missed the preseason games, Patrick Mahomes has opened up about his mindset and how he really feels, just days before the next season begins.
Patrick Mahomes opens up about his health just days away from the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener
According to Perry Miller Carpenter of Heavy, a few hours ago, Patrick Mahomes spoke to reporters about his situation as he opened up about being ready to play against the Denver Broncos.Patrick Mahomes said, “This has always been the plan…Be ready for training camp, get all the reps in training camp, prepare your body that way. So, that when we get to Week 1, you’re ready to play the game and you’ve had the right amount of time off.”The three time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player weighed in on testing his knees while practicing as he added, “I try to not make those hard cuts, but at the end of the day I’m a competitor…”The star player continued, “It just kind of takes over sometimes. You want to still prove it to yourself that you can do it. I’ve been able to do that in certain spots of making quick, reactionary cuts, which I think is the biggest thing. I’ve felt great doing it. The coaches kind of come up to me, like, ‘Hey, let’s calm down a little bit.’”Patrick Mahomes added, “Just being a competitor, I want to go out there and win and give everything I have for the team.”This has sparked renewed hope among fans as many were stressed about his comeback to the field after he sustained ACL and LCL tears in December 2025.
Patrick Mahomes navigates through a tough time in his career as Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid keeps him away from the field
The last few months have proven to be pretty tough on the league’s star player Patrick Mahomes even as he has spent the majority of his time in full recovery.Ever since the top quarterback injured himself on the field, Patrick Mahomes has been fully focused on trying to get back to the field.Though he had expressed his interest and desire to play during the preseason, the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid prevented him from doing so.It had sparked major concern among fans and analysts but Andy Reid has assured that he is keeping Patrick Mahomes away to use him during the regular season.At this point in time, all focus remains on Patrick Mahomes as he spends some time with his family before getting back to the field. His wife, Brittany Mahomes, has also proven to be his inspiration as he navigates through a challenging phase.
