NegativeInjuryMon, July 27, 2026
Mahomes' ACL tear forces reduced scrambling role; early camp participation is positive but style change is necessary.
Patrick MahomesQBKC
Mahomes tore his ACL against the Los Angeles Chargers during Week 15 of last season. Despite the severity of the injury, he has been a full participant in training camp only seven months post-injury, which the source notes is remarkable. However, Mahomes will need to materially alter his playing style, primarily by running and scrambling significantly less this season to account for the injury recovery.
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Mahomes tore his ACL against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of Week 15... Mahomes has been a full participant in training camp... Mahomes is going to have to alter his playing style to account for his injury, mainly running less.
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- Mahomes tore his ACL against the Los Angeles Chargers during Week 15 of last season. Despite the severity of the injury, he has been a full participant in training camp only seven months post-injury, which the source notes is remarkable. However, Mahomes will need to materially alter his playing style, primarily by running and scrambling significantly less this season to account for the injury recovery.
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