Patrick Mahomes Practiced in Full Wednesday After MRI Showed No Serious Injury

Patrick Mahomes practiced in full on Wednesday, easing concerns regarding a potential elbow injury that had surfaced over the weekend.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was listed as a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, according to NBC Sports. This development follows a period of uncertainty after Sunday's activities suggested the star signal-caller might be facing a major injury.

Mahomes addressed the status of his health during a press conference, noting that a recent MRI did not reveal anything serious. The relief for the Chiefs organization comes as the team prepares for an upcoming matchup in Atlanta.

“[A]nytime you get in there, you never know what it’s going to show on the machine after,” Mahomes said.

I feel like I’m in a great spot

“And so, you can feel as optimistic as you do, but then you get in there, and something happens. And so, obviously after talking to the doctors and stuff like that, I feel like I’m in a great spot. Now it’s just about pain and pain management and stuff like that, which I’ll try to do whatever I can to be in the best place possible,” Mahomes said.

While the absence of structural damage is a major win for Kansas City, the quarterback indicated that the recovery process is not yet complete. He expects to spend much time working both on the practice field and in training facilities to manage discomfort before the weekend.

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“I’ll be able to be out on the practice field, throw the football, and do all that different type of stuff,” Mahomes said. “We’ll continue this process throughout the entire week so I can be 100 percent on Sunday whenever we get to Atlanta. So, it’s a process — a lot more time in the building. But that’s something that I’m willing to do.”

The physical toll of an NFL season often necessitates this type of intensive maintenance. For a franchise built around a singular offensive engine, the management of even minor ailments becomes a critical component of weekly preparation.

The injury report for Wednesday included several other notable names across the roster. While much of the offensive core appeared healthy, the team dealt with absences on both sides of the ball.

The following players were noted on the Wednesday injury report:

Player	Position	Status	Injury
Jaylon Moore	Right tackle	Did not practice	Ankle
Peter Woods	Defensive lineman	Did not practice	Neck
Omarr Norman-Lott	Defensive tackle	Limited	Knee
Mansoor Delane	Cornerback	Full	Shoulder
Xavier Worthy	Receiver	Full	Hamstring
Rashee Rice	Receiver	Full	Knee
Justin Fields	Quarterback	Full	Shoulder
Jeff Bassa	Linebacker	Full	Hand
Jaden Hicks	Safety	Full	Shoulder
Travis Kelce	Tight end	Full	Ankle

The complexity of managing a roster during a high-stakes season often forces coaches to balance player longevity with immediate competitive needs. For the Chiefs, the priority remains ensuring Mahomes reaches Sunday in peak condition despite the ongoing need for pain management.

Mahomes will continue his workload throughout the remainder of the week to prepare for the trip to Atlanta.

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