Patrick Mahomes details final steps in pre-camp injury clearance
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Key Points:
- Patrick Mahomes has been cleared to practice after rehabbing a season-ending knee injury, passing a rigorous physical test administered by Dr. Dan Cooper who repaired his ACL and LCL.
- Mahomes expressed confidence in returning to full participation but acknowledges the ongoing scrutiny from coaches and doctors to prove his readiness for the regular season.
- Despite occasional adjustments to his knee brace, Mahomes reports feeling good and is pushing himself daily in training camp, focusing on protecting and strengthening his knee.
- Head coach Andy Reid indicated Mahomes is unlikely to play in the preseason opener and may not participate in early exhibition games, but Mahomes is preparing to play regardless of preseason involvement.
- Mahomes is balancing his competitive playing style with caution to avoid re-injury, affirming his readiness to maximize any opportunity to play, whether in preseason or regular season games.
