Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes feels 'ahead of schedule' after toe surgery

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Monday that quarterback Patrick Mahomes is doing "tremendous" in his recovery from surgery to repair ligaments in the big toe of his left foot. 

During his press conference to open the offseason program on Monday, Mahomes confirmed the news himself, saying he thinks he's "progressing well." 

"I think I'm progressing well. I think I'm ahead of schedule, myself. Obviously, they're trying to be cautious and not push me out there too soon. But I'm doing what I can," Mahomes said, as transcribed by Pro Football Talk. "I'm trying to get back on the field and get that stuff working. So I'm sure they'll keep me along that same pathway so that I can hopefully do some stuff by the end of the offseason."

Mahomes had been dealing with turf toe during the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills and the Super Bowl against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

It's unclear how much of an impact the toe injury played in his subpar performance against the Bucs. The 25-year-old completed 53% of his passes for 270 yards and no touchdowns with two interceptions. He was also sacked three times. 

Mahomes underwent surgery just days after losing the Super Bowl and has been in a walking boot ever since. He's expected to be ready for the start of training camp in July.