Won't play in preseason opener
Mahomes (knee) won't play in Kansas City's preseason opener against the Rams on Saturday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Mahomes has been progressing well in his recovery from a torn ACL that was surgically repaired in December. He has been cleared for 11-on-11 drills, but the Chiefs don't have much incentive to rush the star quarterback's return to game action. Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier and Chris Oladokun will suit up at quarterback Saturday. Mahomes continues to target the Sept. 14 regular-season opener against the Broncos as his return date.
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Travis Kelce
Looking to bounce back in 2026
Kelce said Wednesday that he wants to "prove to myself that I can play at a better level than I did last year" this upcoming season, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Emmett Johnson
Listed as RB3 on unofficial depth chart
Johnson was listed as the No. 3 RB on the Chiefs' unofficial depth chart ahead of the team's preseason opener, Pete Grathoff of the Kansas City Star reports.
Rashee Rice
No further discipline expected, per NFL Insider
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Rice is unlikely to face NFL discipline for his probation violation this spring, Charles Goldman of AtoZ Sports reports.
Xavier Worthy
Returns to practice Monday
Worthy (shoulder) will take part in Monday's practice, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Emmett Johnson
Losing ground early on?
Jesse Newell of The Athletic indicates Johnson has been fourth in the team's RB pecking order behind top option Kenneth Walker, as well as both Emari Demercado and Brashard Smith to this point in training camp.
Patrick Mahomes
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.
Xavier Worthy
Misses practice again Friday
Worthy (shoulder) didn't practice Friday, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Cyrus Allen
Returns from shin injury
Allen (shin) returned to practice Friday morning, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Xavier Worthy
Continues to miss practice
Worthy (shoulder) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Rashee Rice
Joins 11-on-11 drills
Rice (knee) is participating in 11-on-11 drills at Wednesday's practice, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.