Mahomes still in concussion protocol from Sunday game

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed Monday that quarterback Patrick Mahomes is in the NFL’s concussion protocol.

“We’ll follow that and see how he does the next couple of days,” Reid said Monday.

The Chiefs are scheduled to return to practice Wednesday and Mahomes will have to clear the league’s five-step process to be available to play in Sunday’s AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium.

In order to return, Mahomes must complete the recovery steps listed below in order to return to the practice field and potentially play:

• The player rests until signs and symptoms return to baseline status, and undergoes neurological, cognitive, and balance tests
• The player begins cardio exercise and/or stretching and balance training under the oversight of the team’s medical staff
• The player increases exercises and/or sport-specific activities and begins supervised strength training
• The player continues training and resumes non-contact football activities (e.g. throwing, running, etc.)
• The player is cleared by the team physician for full contact and passes an independent neurological exam, then returns to practice