NegativeInjurySat, July 25, 2026

Ertz rehabbing from torn ACL, competing with Mahomes on strength and agility.
Zach ErtzTE
Ertz, a free agent tight end, suffered a torn ACL a week before Mahomes' injury while playing with the Commanders. He has been rehabbing competitively with Mahomes, comparing deadlift strength and exchanging videos of explosion drills (box jumps) and cutting ability. Mahomes credited this competitive dynamic with maintaining motivation during a lengthy recovery process.
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"We kind of had like competitions on where we were at and where we were rehabbing," Mahomes said.
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- Ertz, a free agent tight end, suffered a torn ACL a week before Mahomes' injury while playing with the Commanders. He has been rehabbing competitively with Mahomes, comparing deadlift strength and exchanging videos of explosion drills (box jumps) and cutting ability. Mahomes credited this competitive dynamic with maintaining motivation during a lengthy recovery process.
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