The Kansas City Chiefs have several injuries to monitor as training camp arrives in late July at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri.

From quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ ongoing recovery to rookie first-round cornerback Mansoor Delane’s shoulder, Kansas City enters the 2026 offseason with a handful of key players navigating health concerns. The big thing to remember about injuries heading into training camp is the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

With all of that in mind, here are the Chiefs players to keep an eye on as training camp begins later next month.

Patrick Mahomes is trending in the right direction

The biggest and most obvious injury to monitor is that of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He is trending in the right direction for training camp participation after suffering an ACL/LCL late last season. The latest reports indicate that once Mahomes is fully cleared, there’s no putting the genie back in the bottle. That means Kansas City might want to be cautious about the timing of full clearance. The goal appears to be full clearance by the beginning of camp and participation in at least one preseason game, though it remains to be seen how comfortable the Chiefs feel putting Mahomes out there during exhibition play.

The big question is whether he will participate in 11-on-11 team drills. Coach Andy Reid previously held him out of those drills specifically because he did not want to risk any collision on jet sweeps or backfield action, where players cross the formation and could swipe Mahomes’ legs. Those plays are all predicated on timing, and the Chiefs have to make sure that timing is right before Mahomes returns to full team work.

Mansoor Delane’s shoulder injury

First-round draft pick Mansoor Delane dinged his shoulder at some point during OTAs. Delane did not participate in the team’s mandatory minicamp practices and was spotted on the sidelines without a helmet, going through individual footwork drills. Reid confirmed the shoulder injury and said the team is hopeful Delane will be ready for the start of training camp at the end of July. They obviously don’t want to rush him out there, but they do need him to make up any ground lost while sidelined during mandatory minicamp.

Rashee Rice’s knee rehab continues

Wide receiver Rashee Rice had a cleanup surgery to remove debris from his surgically repaired knee. Rice received a rehab regimen from Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder and was able to execute it during his recent 30-day jail sentence for violating his probation in Dallas County due to a positive THC test. Over the next several weeks, Rice will continue rehabbing to ensure he can participate at the start of training camp. There is a possibility he will not need to begin camp on the Active/PUP list and will be able to complete the team’s conditioning test.

Omarr Norman-Lott is facing an uphill climb

Second-round draft pick Omarr Norman-Lott, selected by the Chiefs in 2025, tore his ACL during the 2025 NFL season. He has not participated in any of the offseason program and remains up in the air for the start of camp. If he had done something to this point, the outlook would probably be better. Expect him to land on the Active/PUP list and potentially make strides during camp as he pushes to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Xavier Worthy is still in a non-contact jersey

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was still spotted in a yellow non-contact jersey during mandatory minicamp. Worthy played through the 2025 season with a torn shoulder labrum and also suffered an ankle injury. He looked good during minicamp practices and was named the unofficial MVP of Phase III by The Athletic’s Jesse Newell. The Chiefs will want to make sure he is 100% before removing the non-contact jersey. Look for it to potentially remain on at the start of training camp, with Worthy participating fully by the time the preseason arrives.

Other Chiefs players to watch

Former first-round draft pick Felix Anudike-Uzomah missed the entire 2025 NFL season with an injury. Tight end Jake Briningstool also missed the full 2025 campaign and has participated off and on during OTAs and minicamp. Cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace finished on injured reserve but has been participating fully during minicamp practices.

Safety Jaden Hicks remains a bit of a mystery. He wore a yellow non-contact jersey during OTAs and minicamp, yet the Chiefs didn’t disclose the nature of his ailment. Coach Reid explained that the non-contact designations are based strictly on doctors’ preferences for players who underwent some sort of surgical procedure in the offseason. Given his down 2025 season, his health heading into camp is worth monitoring.

Rookie linebacker Wesley Bissainthe has not participated in the majority of offseason workouts. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub noted he was excited to eventually get Bissainthe on the field. The injury to Bissainthe appears to date back to at least the team’s rookie minicamp. Undrafted tight end John Michael Gyllenborg is another player who has participated sporadically. With the tight end position lacking depth, his availability bears watching.

The Chiefs are in a relatively good spot overall. Kansas City does not have many significant injuries that should keep players off the field when camp arrives. But training camp is rigorous, and depth will be tested quickly once the team reaches St. Joseph.