NFL training camp storylines: Patrick Mahomes injury update, Aaron Rodgers farewell tour and biggest QB battles

Kansas City is accustomed to being the epicenter of the NFL universe during the postseason. But during the preseason? That’s a new development for the Chiefs. While several starting quarterbacks are expected to be cleared to start training camp after suffering season-ending injuries, only one is a two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion.Apologies to Daniel Jones (Colts), Bo Nix (Broncos) and Jayden Daniels (Commanders), but there is only one Patrick Mahomes. After suffering a torn ACL and LCL in December, Mahomes’ goal is to play Week 1.

So, Mahomes’ day-to-day involvement in practices — and how mobile he looks in the pocket — will create major news as the Chiefs look to squeeze more out of a dynasty that seemed to be on its last legs; the Chiefs were 6-8 even before his injury. Mahomes, 30, could have a renewed chip on his shoulder too, as fewer NFL talent evaluators than in the past see him as the clear top quarterback in the league. This could be the start of Mahomes’ final season throwing to his favorite target — newlywed Travis Kelce.And his next-favorite target, Rashee Rice, is expected back on the field after missing OTAs and minicamp while serving a 30-day jail sentence for a probation violation. The Chiefs’ Plan B if Mahomes is not ready is journeyman Justin Fields. Here are nine other storylines as NFL training camps get underway this week, beginning with Wednesday’s report date for the Panthers and Cardinals: Ever since the all-in Rams traded for Myles Garrett, future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald has fed speculation about possibly coming out of retirement after two seasons away. Donald reportedly isn’t looking for the half-season Roger Clemens Package. If he returns, he wants to be part of the full ride (starting Saturday) and perform like his dominant self rather than a part-timer.

That presumably means Donald would want to be paid top dollar, too, and that part could get sticky: He had one year left on a three-year,...