Unlikely to play in preseason opener
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that Mahomes (knee) is unlikely to play in the Chiefs' preseason opener against the Rams on Saturday, Aug. 15, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Reid isn't sure if Mahomes will play in the second or third preseason game, either. The Chiefs typically play their starters more than other teams in August, but it won't be shocking if they make an exception for a superstar QB coming back from an ACL tear. Mahomes' return has gone well, by all accounts, with no signs of limitation early at training camp. He may not run as often as he did last year, but he's on track for a Week 1 appearance.
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Patrick Mahomes
Fades injury tag Week 1
Mahomes (knee) does not have an injury designation for Monday's game against the Broncos.
Patrick Mahomes
Practices fully, looks ready for opener
Mahomes (knee) opened Week 1 prep as a full practice participant Thursday.
Cyrus Allen
Labeled as reserve on depth chart
Allen is listed as a backup receiver on the Chiefs' unofficial depth chart ahead of Monday's season opener versus the Broncos, Charles Goldsmith of AtoZSports.com reports.
Patrick Mahomes
Still on track to start opener
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that Mahomes (knee) has a "pretty good chance" to start next Monday's season opener versus the Broncos, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Kenneth Walker
Returns to full practice Wednesday
Walker (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Emmett Johnson
Well-positioned for role
Johnson is in line to be Kenneth Walker's backup for the Chiefs this season.
Rashee Rice
Logs 10 snaps in preseason finale
Rice played offensive 10 snaps in Kansas City's 9-9 exhibition tie with the Seahawks on Friday and did not record any targets or touches.
Patrick Mahomes
On track for Week 1
Mahomes (knee) is on track to start Week 1 against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Noah Gray
One target in preseason finale
Gray failed to bring in his only target in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.
Tyquan Thornton
One catch to close preseason
Thornton secured one of two targets for 11 yards in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.