Brittany Mahomes shares New Year glimpse as Patrick Mahomes grinds through rehab
Patrick Mahomes is entering 2026 focused entirely on rehab after suffering ACL and LCL tears late in the season. A New Year post from Brittany Mahomes confirmed he is still on crutches, reinforcing the long road ahead. Andy Reid stressed patience, noting Mahomes remains around the team while prioritizing recovery over travel or timelines.
Patrick Mahomes is entering 2026 focused entirely on rehab after suffering ACL and LCL tears late in the season. A New Year post from Brittany Mahomes confirmed he is still on crutches, reinforcing the long road ahead. Andy Reid stressed patience, noting Mahomes remains around the team while prioritizing recovery over travel or timelines.
The Kansas City Chiefs are closing out a season few in the locker room expected, and the unease has little to do with the standings. For the first time in years, the focus in Kansas City has shifted away from playoff math and toward patience.
At the center of it all is Patrick Mahomes, whose recovery has quietly become the franchise’s most important storyline heading into 2026.While Andy Reid addressed the situation publicly, it was Brittany Mahomes who offered the most telling glimpse. A New Year’s Instagram post showed a joyful family moment, fireworks overhead, children close by. Yet one detail stood out. Patrick Mahomes was still on crutches, his knee wrapped in a heavy brace.
The image said more than any official update. Rehab remains the priority, and the process is far from over.
Patrick Mahomes welcomes 2026 focused on rehab as Chiefs shift from urgency to patience
Mahomes suffered ACL and LCL tears late in Week 15 against the Chargers while pushing to keep the season alive. That single play reshaped the Chiefs’ winter. The expectation inside the organization is cautious optimism, with a hopeful return near Week 1. Until then, progress is measured in small, deliberate steps, not timelines.
Reid confirmed Mahomes has stayed deeply involved, even if he will not travel with the team for the Week 18 finale. As the coach explained, “He’s around, so he’s in the building and working and doing his rehab, and spending a lot of hours doing it.” Reid added, “He’s really attacked that and will continue to do that. He’s around and sees the guys, but most of his time is being spent rehabbing.”Asked about Mahomes joining the team on the road, Reid shut that down quickly.
“Probably not this soon, no,” he said.The decision reflects caution, not concern. Knee injuries demand discipline, and the Chiefs see no value in unnecessary strain. Rehab will stretch through the offseason, likely into training camp, with careful checkpoints along the way.For now, Mahomes enters 2026 grounded, surrounded by family, focused on recovery. The season may be ending, but belief in Kansas City remains firmly intact.Also Read: