Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes could have just sent a major hint to the league just before OTAs are set to start

The Kansas City Chiefs are ready for their leader and quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, to be back.

Justin Churchill College Football & NFL Trending News Writer
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Nov 23, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) greets fans after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Denny Medley-Imagn Images

There are only a few things in life that are certain. Death, taxes, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes making an Instagram post with the clock emoji. Of course, that’s not just any post; it usually means something is coming.

In this case, he also included one of Drake’s new songs in the post. Not to mention, the lyrics fit perfectly. “Am I a GOAT? Well, probably not. I probably was, but you probably forgot.”

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This is a post that could be teasing Mahomes’ upcoming appearance. On Tuesday, the Chiefs start OTAs. There was a report that the Chiefs think he could be available at OTAs, but in a lesser capacity, obviously. That more so means he would likely be doing some throwing with the team, working with the receivers and o-line in some capacity—very light things.

If that’s what this post is signaling, that would be great. Mahomes knows how to play with NFL fans’ feelings. He knows what that post is going to do to the fan base in particular.

Patrick Mahomes could be available Week 1

Mahomes tore his ACL near the end of last season. The Chiefs are expecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes to play Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. That would be unprecedented, but it starts with the offseason workouts first.

However, there has been some pushback on that prediction. His knee injury is a bit more complicated than the average ACL tear. Not to mention, his Week 1 start wouldn’t align with the full recovery timeline athletes usually have for an injury like his.

But this is Patrick Mahomes we are talking about. We know he recovers from injuries pretty quickly—just look at his high ankle sprain. But this recovery would be truly insane, and it’s not just a hypothetical that he plays. This could really happen in Week 1.

The Chiefs will need him this season if they want to bounce back from that horrid year. Getting Mahomes for a bit of OTAs will help.