PATRICK MAHOMES NEWS

Patrick Mahomes clears concussion protocol, to start Sunday vs. Bills Mahomes said he has been evaluated by three different doctors.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cleared from concussion protocol Mahomes (head/toe) has been cleared from the concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bills, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mahomes revealed the big news about 15 minutes after coach Andy Reid told reporters that the QB had one step remaining to clear the protocol. The star quarterback says he hasn't dealt with any concussion symptoms this week, also mentioning that his toe injury feels much better, per Nate Taylor of The Athletic. Mahomes said he'll "go out there and be myself" in the AFC Championship Game against Buffalo.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Mahomes practices again ahead of AFC championship KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went through his third consecutive day of practice Friday and needs only to recei...

JANUARY 22, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

One step away from clearance Coach Andy Reid said Friday that Mahomes has made it through four of five steps in the concussion protocol, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mahomes took the majority of practice snaps Wednesday and Thursday, with the Chiefs listing him as a limited participant in both sessions. Regardless of his classification on the Friday injury report, Mahomes will need clearance from an independent neurological consultant and the Chiefs' physician before he can play in the AFC Championship Game against Buffalo on Sunday. Chad Henne will fill in at quarterback if Mahomes isn't able to play.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Mahomes cleared to play in AFC championship

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was cleared Friday from the league’s concussion protocol after his third consecutive day of practice and will be under center when Kansas City pl...

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL injury updates: Patrick Mahomes' concussion (and toe), Antonio Brown's knees and more What's the latest on Patrick Mahomes? How do the Bucs stack up, health-wise, against the Packers? Virginia Zakas has your NFL injury updates

JANUARY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

More Ways To Win: Dr. David Chao Breaks Down Patrick Mahomes' Injury for Conference Championship Weekend It feels like just yesterday that fans were preparing for Week One of the 2020 NFL season, but 2021 is here, and with it are the NFL playoff...

JANUARY 21, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Chiefs' Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL's concussion...

JANUARY 21, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Officially limited Thursday Mahomes (concussion/toe) was officially listed as limited at practice Thursday.

Impact Though Mahomes continues to be listed as limited by the team, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com notes that coach Andy Reid said that the star QB took the majority of signal-caller snaps during Thursday's practice. Friday's final injury report of the week will reveal whether Mahomes draws an injury designation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bills or is fully cleared to play by virtue of completely passing through the NFL's concussion protocol.

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL's concu...

JANUARY 21, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Chiefs' Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL’s...

JANUARY 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Patrick Mahomes limited in practice again, took 'majority' of snaps Patrick Mahomes remains in the concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship game. The quarterback remained limited at practice for...

JANUARY 21, 2021 • NFL.COM

Chiefs' Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, raising...

JANUARY 21, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Chiefs’ Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL's concussion...

JANUARY 21, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Dr. Allen Sills details what Patrick Mahomes must do to pass concussion protocol NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills details what Patrick Mahomes must do to pass concussion protocol.

JANUARY 21, 2021 • NFL.COM

Chiefs' Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice

Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, raising expectations that he will start in the A...

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking most of first-team snaps The Chiefs seemingly expect Mahomes (concussion) to be ready for Sunday's game against Buffalo, as he received the majority of first-team snaps during Thursday's practice, Adam Tei...

Impact Mahomes also took most of the snaps Wednesday, when he was initially listed as a full participant before the Chiefs downgraded him to LP in accordance with the rules of the NFL's concussion protocol. He'll still need to pass through the final stages of the protocol to gain clearance for the AFC Championship Game, so it's possible the Chiefs list him as limited when they release their Thursday injury report.

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Bills expect Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes to play in AFC championship game The quarterback is currently in the concussion protocol, but the Bills are preparing for him to play on Sunday.

JANUARY 21, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM

It's Really Hard to Win a Super Bowl The four remaining quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs have all been fantastic this year. Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes will finish 1-2 in...

JANUARY 21, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Patrick Mahomes trending in the right direction after throwing in practice Patrick Mahomes, by throwing the ball Wednesday, reached the fourth step in the five-step process of the NFL’s concussion protocol.

JANUARY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rapoport offers update on Mahomes' status ahead of AFC championship NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport offers an update on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' status ahead of the AFC Championship Ga...

JANUARY 21, 2021 • NFL.COM