KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs haven’t yet said whether they anticipate quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game, but for the second straight day, his activity suggested progress.
Mahomes took part in the portion of practice open to media Thursday — the initial 15 minutes — four days after he departed a playoff game early and entered the NFL concussion protocol.
Mahomes was spotted participating in stretching, conditioning and individual position drills.
After practice, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Mahomes was limited in Thursday’s practice, but took the majority of the starting snaps at quarterback.
“Pat looked good out there,” Reid said. “He did a nice job when he was doing it and it looks like he’s moving around well, he feels good.
“So, it’s just important we follow the protocol, and that’s what we’re doing.”
A day earlier, the team labeled him a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, so Mahomes has now gone through two straight days of limited work while he remains in the league’s concussion protocol. The Chiefs signal-caller has been in the concussion protocol since staggering to his feet following a hit during the third quarter of the Chiefs’ 22-17 win against the Browns on Sunday.
The Chiefs play host to the Bills at 5:40 p.m. Sunday in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium.
In order for Mahomes to play, he must clear the NFL’s five-step protocol, the final stage of which requires approval from an independent neurological consultant.
