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First, the Chiefs avoided an injury risk to Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from knee surgery to repair a torn ACL and MCL from last December. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026 Bell, Miami’s third-round pick who is recovering from a November knee injury that included ACL and MCL damage, continues steadily progressing toward a possible early-season appearance. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 Second-round pick Chase Bisontis, who was in contention for the starting right guard position, tore the MCL in his left knee. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Campbell also provided an update on running back Isiah Pacheco, saying the free agent signee suffered an MCL sprain, but said the organization feels good about Pacheco being ready to go by the start of the regular season. — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for MCL

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Noun

1988, in the meaning defined above

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