Chiefs Quarterback Practices at OTA While Recovering from Knee Surgery

He completed dropbacks from both shotgun and under-center formations while wearing a compression leg sleeve and black brace on his left leg. The player executed footwork at a moderate tempo and threw passes during 7-on-7 periods. He completed two intermediate throws to a receiver in the red zone, catching the ball between defenders in the end zone.

The quarterback did not take part in team periods, a decision made by the head coach as a precaution. The coach cited concern over potential contact plays such as jet sweeps. "It's good to be back on the field and be with the guys, more than anything," the quarterback said.

He noted that the limited mobility forced him to stay in the pocket and progress through reads more deliberately. The quarterback said he had not experienced setbacks during the three days of practice. He added that the brace on the same knee reminded him of his college experience and that the reps could shorten the adjustment period once full movement returns.