Mahomes, Parsons and trio of 49ers highlight the NFL stars returning from injuries this season

This season, the NFL saw a surprising number of stars recover from injuries. Patrick Mahomes, the two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion for the Kansas City Chiefs, missed the end of the season due to a torn ACL. Micah Parsons, a three-time All-Pro, also missed the postseason after tearing his ACL in December. For the San Francisco 49ers, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and George Kittle were all sidelined with major injuries during the season.

In the NFL, the stories of these stars returning from injury have been about getting back to full strength and being ready for the start of the regular season. Mahomes expressed his goal of being available for Week 1, while Parsons is hoping to return in October. The 49ers' trio of stars are also aiming to be back for the opener, with Warner and Bosa already back and Kittle still out.

The Giants' Malik Nabers, a 2024 rookie sensation, is expected to be back for Week 1 after recovering from a knee injury. Quarterback Daniel Jones had a breakthrough campaign with the Indianapolis Colts, completing a career-high 68.0% of his pass attempts.