Patrick Mahomes consulted with Tom Brady, others during the rehab process
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Key Points:
- Patrick Mahomes has made a significant recovery from his torn ACL and LCL suffered in December and is now cleared for training camp, just over seven months post-surgery.
- Mahomes sought advice from players with similar injuries, including Tom Brady, who overcame a comparable knee injury to win Comeback Player of the Year in 2009.
- He also consulted former Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu and tight end Zach Ertz, both of whom experienced ACL injuries, using their shared rehab journeys as motivation.
- Mahomes and Ertz engaged in a friendly rehab competition, exchanging progress updates and videos to maintain motivation during the challenging recovery process.
- Mahomes emphasized the importance of staying disciplined and patient throughout rehab, aiming to be ready for the regular season opener.
