Mahomes Returns to Field for Chiefs OTA Practice
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- Mahomes returned to the field with teammates on Tuesday for the Chiefs' opening OTA practice, marking his first on‑field activity since his Dec. 15 ACL/LCL surgery.
- Mahomes passed the ball to teammates during the closed OTA session, according to league sources.
- Reid said the offseason program is currently in Phase 2, with no contact, and that Phase 3 will introduce contact drills.
- Mahomes aims to be on the field for the Chiefs' September 14 Monday Night Football home game against the Denver Broncos, and the team is optimistic he will be in uniform.
- Frymyer has served as Mahomes' primary athletic trainer throughout his rehab, helping him recover from prior injuries.
Why it matters: Chiefs fans and the franchise stand to gain a healthy Mahomes for the Sept. 14 Monday Night Football opener, boosting ticket sales and TV ratings, while a setback would jeopardize early‑season performance.
