Patrick Mahomes Drops Recovery Update After Reported Feelings Of Regret

Patrick Mahomes breaks silence on his recovery, assuring fans he will be back on his feet in no time.

The Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback suffered an injury that ended his ninth season in the NFL. Following his surgery and physical therapy, he is excitedly looking forward to getting back on the field.

This injury took a toll on Patrick Mahomes physically and emotionally, leading him to express feelings of disheartenment, disappointment, and hope of returning better and stronger to the field.

Mahomes shared a positive update in an interview on Thursday. He happily announced that he was recovering well and would hit the ground running soon.

He shared that his rehab program is going well as he is "hitting all the checkpoints" following his surgery. He hopes that his torn ACL will be completely healed in time for him to return to the training camp this fall.

The injured NFL star gave an insight into his conversations with his doctors. In the video shared on Instagram, he said that the doctors set goals for him to beat as he recovers, adding that he often has to be held back because he tends to maximize them and even go further.

"I want to be ready for Week 1. The doctors said I could be, but I can't predict what happens throughout the process," Mahomes said before reiterating that his goal is to play without any restrictions, health wise, from Week 1.

After his injury, Mahomes began to beat himself up as he felt that he let his team and fans down. He had the nine-month expected period of recovery for this type of injury, looking right at him, having to adjust to his new normal.

Mahomes said that he thought the injury was not severe initially, so he asked staff to put a brace on his knee so that he could finish the game, but an MRI showed that he had torn a ligament and needed surgery to repair the tear in his left ACL.

Mahomes revealed that, as challenging as the recovery process seemed, he was excited to begin the healing journey. According to PEOPLE, retired NFL star Tom Brady gave advice from his personal experience. He had torn his ACL as well in 2008 during the opening game of the season. 

"You've just got to put as much diligence into the rehab process, I always feel like the faster you rehab, the faster you can get back to practicing the sport that you know you love," Brady said. 

This seemed to be the secret to maximum performance post-injury, as Brady won four more Super Bowls after fully recovering in his time.

Like any good sportsman, Mahomes was not happy being unable to lead his team to victory. His injury also resulted in him sitting out the rest of the season.

His coach, Andy Reid, shared an update on his health, informing fans that although he's in a good place health wise, he feels like he "let people down."

The Blast reported that Mahomes himself also expressed his disappointment on social media, "Don't know why this had to happen. And not going to lie [it] hurts," he wrote.

The 30-year-old footballer drew comfort from his faith, adding, "But all we can do now is Trust in God and attack every single day over and over again." 

A torn ACL is not the first injury Mahomes is facing on the field. He also had a hand-wrist fracture in 2016, a head cranial concussion in 2021, and a pedal ankle sprain twice in 2023, amid other minor injuries.

In 2019, the Chiefs' quarterback dislocated his right patella during the second quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos. ESPN covered the story, reporting that he was to undergo an MRI to determine whether there was any ligament damage.

Medical staff attended to him immediately, popping the kneecap back into place before he was taken off the field. The injury was not severe as he was able to walk on his own, though with a limp.

MRIs showed mild damage to the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), and he returned to practice in a week after undergoing physical therapy.

Mahomes previously made a clear stance on his opinion of fans betting on games and his performance. He does not fancy online gambling and even advises against it, explaining the negative aftermath.

The Blast shared that the NFL star tries to stay away from that aspect of the world of sports, emphasizing that games should be enjoyed for fun and not turned into stressful business. 

Mahomes also expressed how he feels about finding out fans bet on his performance during games. "More than anything, to me, it gets weird sometimes when you have fans talking about it," the father of three said.

Looking forward to seeing Patrick Mahomes back on the field!