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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes details the progress of his ankle injury: ‘I can kind of move around’

Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes details the progress of his ankle injury: ‘I can kind of move around’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was able to perform up to his usual standards on Saturday against the Houston Texans while dealing with a high ankle sprain injury. He revealed the status of his ankle after the game to reporters during his postgame press conference compared to the 2023 AFC Championship game.

“I felt like I was ahead of there, that one; it kind of hurt just to walk in general, whereas now, I can kind of move around walking and stuff like that. Now, it’s just trying to get even better for this next game. Mahomes said. We’re playing a good football team that’s got a great defense; they’re going to be getting after it. Try to get in a better spot so I can utilize my mobility and still be able to work within the pocket and outside the pocket as well.”

Mahomes scrambled on the sore ankle for 33 yards (total) and a touchdown carry to start the game. He also tossed a touchdown pass with 260 yards total in the air and no turnovers. The two-time league MVP expressed his reason for playing through the pain: to honor and support his teammates.

“I ask a lot from the guys around me; I feel like if I’m going to ask them to play through pain, if I’m going to ask them to play through little nicks and bruises and stuff like that, I’ve got to do it as well,” said Mahomes. “That’s something I pride myself on, is being out there with my guys and playing football. I’m not going to put us in a position to be in a bad spot or lose a football game, but if I feel like I can compete and win, I’m going to be out on that football field.”

Mahomes will be back in action on Christmas Day against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and in the next few days, they will continue to focus on the treatment of the ankle.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid discusses Patrick Mahomes’ performance vs. Texans: ‘He’s so tough’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discusses Patrick Mahomes’ performance vs. Houston #Texans: ‘He’s so tough’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed reporters after Saturday’s victory over the Houston Texans. He immediately praised his team’s performance for going undefeated at home during the regular season and the grit of his quarterback, Patrick Mahomes.

“Yeah, I didn’t think he’d (Mahomes) be able to run like that or would run like that, but yeah, he did a great job of following it as well,” said Reid. “But yeah, no, he had that mindset right from the get-go out that he was gonna be out there and doing so. He didn’t miss a beat. He practiced every rep.”

Mahomes didn’t seem bothered by the high ankle sprain he suffered last week against the Cleveland Browns, which initially caused concern for his availability for Saturday’s game. He rushed for a touchdown to start the game and threw for another score to contribute to the victory, earning even more respect from his head coach.

“He’s (Mahomes) so tough and mentally and physically,” said Reid. “You just get used to it, but most guys don’t come back from that like he did. But he set his mind to it, then jumped in that training room and stayed there. They worked on him, and they did a great job with that, our trainers. Most guys don’t do that. It sends a message to the whole team. Our guys, our leaders, are good in that way. They try to play through things like that.”

Reid will rest well knowing that Mahomes will have a few extra days of treatment before their Christmas Day showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on potentially sitting out game vs. Texans: ‘Try to push it’

Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on potentially sitting out game vs.the Houston #Texans: ‘Try to push it’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes still feels pain after suffering a high ankle sprain in last Sunday’s victory over the Cleveland Browns. The two-time league MVP addressed his playing status on Tuesday during his press conference with reporters.

“That’s the reason why you play this game; it is to push to play. So I’ll get to work in practice and try to push it to see where I can get to, but at the end of the day, I’m not going to put our team in a bad position.” Mahomes said, “So if I feel like I can play and go out there and win a football game, I’ll play. If I don’t feel like that’s the best-case scenario, I’ll let guys like Carson (Wentz) play. I mean, he’s a guy that’s won in this league as well.”

The Chiefs are already on a short week with Saturday’s regular-season home finale, and they will have a quicker turnaround for their Week 17 game on Wednesday. Carson Wentz is ready and waiting in relief again to start if Mahomes cannot make it through the week of practice.

“I don’t want to limit the game plan; that’s another thing for me, is I want to still be able to move around the pocket so we’re not just sitting in one spot the whole entire game and letting their D-line really get after it,” said Mahomes. “So it’s about me finding that balance, seeing where I’m at. I won’t know until close to the end of this week.”

Mahomes has played many games with an injured ankle, but the short week and the risk of further injury could push him to the sidelines. The next few days will determine his fate against the Texans and possibly Christmas Day against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reveals ankle status after victory over Browns: ‘Tried to bounce back’

Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reveals ankle status after victory over the Cleveland #Browns: ‘Tried to bounce back’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs won their matchup with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but it came at a cost health-wise. Patrick Mahomes left the game early due to a right ankle injury, making many concerned about the star quarterback’s status for next Saturday’s game.

“Tried to bounce back up, but obviously it hurt a little bit,” Mahomes told reporters during his postgame press conference. “Now we’ll just get after the rehab part of it and try to get ready for next week.”

Mahomes fought through a physical game against the Browns, completing 19 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns. He injured his ankle earlier in the season during an overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without missing time, but the same bounceback isn’t guaranteed this time around.

“Every injury’s different; you know what you have to do to get back,” said Mahomes. “That’s the most important thing. Now we just get back to the rehab part, the treatment part, and try to get ourselves ready on a short week against a good football team.”

The Chiefs return to action on a short week against the Houston Texans this Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium. Afterward, they will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day.

Steelers OLB T.J. Watt provides positive injury update from Week 15

T.J. Watt provides relief to fans with a positive injury update, keeping their hopes alive for the AFC North showdown against the Ravens.

Fear not, Steelers fans, for it appears your prayers have been answered! In Week 15, the hearts of the Black and Gold faithful dropped as fans watched former 2022 D.P.O.Y. T.J. Watt roll on the ground in pain during the fourth quarter of the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Injuries have been a recurring concern for Watt over the past few seasons, but fans were treated to an immediate and remarkable update—straight from Watt himself.

While speaking to reporters after the Week 15 contest, Watt revealed that tests and X-rays came back negative, and the issue was as simple as rolling his ankle.

It remains to be seen if Watt will be able to recover in time for Saturday’s Week 16 contest against the Baltimore Ravens, but the Steelers defender will do all he can to make sure he is ready for the AFC North showdown—especially with the opportunity to clinch the division on the line.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reveals the status of his ankle at Wednesday’s practice: ‘A little bit sore’

Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reveals the status of his ankle at Wednesday’s practice: ‘A little bit sore’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was momentarily helped off the field after rolling his ankle during the team’s Week 9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He returned but was still dealing with pain after the game. On Wednesday, he shared an update with the media on the progress of his injured ankle.

“It’s doing good,” said Mahomes. “Obviously, when you have a little bit of a roll, it’s a little bit sore. But I’m able to move around and look forward to getting out to practice and seeing how I can push it as the week goes on.”

Mahomes fought through the pain and led a game-winning drive in overtime on Monday night. He shared that he began treatment on the ankle immediately after the game.

“I mean, you can only do so much,” said Mahomes. “It’s pretty late, but getting some stuff in the training room after the game and getting some stuff to take home, you throw it on there, stuff you can do overnight, that you put on there to kind of reduce swelling and stuff like that. But you come in early Monday morning; it was a long day yesterday of watching film, getting treatment, doing some rehab-type stuff, and preparing yourself for a short week and practice today.”

Mahomes will likely play on Sunday against the Denver Broncos in Week 10 to build on his best game of the season.

Cameron Jordan had ankle surgery, on track for offseason program

A midseason ankle injury slowed Cameron Jordan down in a big way last year. He’s since had surgery, and isn’t expected to miss a day of the Saints’ offseason program:

It’s no secret that Cameron Jordan didn’t look like himself in 2023. He played in all 17 games but only bagged two sacks and three tackles for loss, the lowest totals since his rookie season way back in 2011. The New Orleans Saints defensive end underwent offseason surgery to get right. Both Jordan and his coaches blame his poor production on that midseason ankle injury, but head coach Dennis Allen doesn’t expect him to miss any time in spring training while healing up.

“I don’t think it’s going to be anything that’s going to keep him out of the spring,” Allen told reporters at NFL owners meetings this week. Teams with returning head coaches, like the Saints, are allowed to open their offseason program on April 15.

While he doesn’t anticipate any setbacks from this ankle surgery, Allen did point out that the team plans on lightening Jordan’s offseason work to keep him fresh and rested when the season kicks off in September.

Allen continued: “I do think when you have a guy like Cam who’s getting a little older, how much do we do with him in the spring, how much do we do with him in training camp, I think those are all things that we’ve got to take into account when we’re dealing with a more veteran player.”

Jordan will turn 35 in June, making him one of the oldest players in the NFL along with his teammate Demario Davis. Their only senior among the league’s defenders is Calais Campbell. Left tackle Trent Williams and quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, and Russell Wilson are the other active players who can say they’re older than Jordan.

It isn’t unusual for the Saints to scale back practice reps for older players to save them for the regular season. They took that approach with Drew Brees in the final years of his career, too. Giving Jordan a day off here or there could pay off.

But the most important thing is recovering fully from this ankle injury. Jordan’s snap counts plummeted after he suffered both lower and higher ankle sprains in his left foot, and he wasn’t able to push the pocket on passing downs because of it. The hope is he can return to health and bounce back.

What complicates things is that both Jordan and the player he figures to split snaps with, Chase Young, are each recovering from surgeries. Any time they miss — and, again, Allen said Jordan should be back soon — is going to disrupt the chemistry in that group at defensive end. Hopefully everyone can heal up and get time in training camp to work together and develop a plan for attacking Week 1 in September.

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Report: Alvin Kamara is ‘day to day’ with sprained ankle before Saints vs. Falcons

NOF’s Nick Underhill reports Alvin Kamara is ‘day to day’ with a sprained ankle. There’s a real chance the star running back misses Week 18’s season finale:

This could be a real problem. Alvin Kamara left the New Orleans Saints’ win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a sprained ankle and didn’t return to action after halftime, and there’s a real chance he won’t be available when they kick off the regular season finale with the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill repots that Kamara “is truly day to day.”

When discussing Kamara’s status with reporters Sunday evening, Saints head coach Dennis Allen said: “So he sprained his ankle, I think it was on their sideline before the half. Kind of came in, got it looked at, came out after the half to try to test it out, and didn’t look he was going to be functional enough to help us win. I don’t know (whether it’s a high-ankle sprain), I haven’t gotten all the details as to what it is.”

If Kamara can’t go, the Saints are awfully shorthanded at running back. Rookie draft pick Kendre Miller has a chance to return this week but he hasn’t played since Week 9 due to his own ankle injury. Veteran backup Jamaal Williams had his most productive game in Kamara’s absence against the Buccaneers. Jordan Mims and James Robinson are options on the practice squad.

It’s also possible New Orleans could sign a player from another team to round out the depth chart — their former backup Tony Jones Jr. could be signed from the Arizona Cardinals practice squad — but no matter how you look at it, it’s an unsteady situation. And it looks like a tough matchup for an Atlanta defense that has played the run well this season. The Falcons are tied for the third-fewest touchdown runs (9) while ranking top-10 in yards allowed per carry (4.0). The Saints need all hands on deck.

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Marshon Lattimore (ankle) questionable to return vs. Vikings

Marshon Lattimore (ankle) questionable to return as another Saints starter injured vs. Vikings

The New Orleans Saints announced that cornerback Marshon Lattimore would be questionable to return during Week 10’s game with the Minnesota Vikings, meaning a third starter was injured at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday: Lattimore, quarterback Derek Carr, and wide receiver Michael Thomas. A very healthy Saints squad is suddenly looking like they could some rest in the bye week.

Lattimore was injured when another player rolled onto his leg while trying to help out with a tackle late in the fourth quarter; his teammate Malcolm Roach got the wind knocked out of him in the collision but was able to return to play. Lattimore left the game on a medical cart for further evaluation, though he was able to get to the sideline on his own without assistance.

Veteran backup Isaac Yiadom stepped in for Lattimore with Paulson Adebo remaining out on the other side and Alontae Taylor sticking to the slot.

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Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend: Ankle injury is ‘improving really quickly’

Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend told reporters that his ankle injury is “improving really quickly” during comments after practice on Monday. | from: @WesleyRoesch

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro punter Tommy Townsend rolled his ankle last week during a training camp practice, but the injury appears to be healing quickly according to the man himself.

“It’s just kind of been a day-to-day thing,” Townsend said during Monday’s press conference. “It’s been improving really quickly which is good. It just got twisted up a little bit last week, but like I said, it’s been feeling really good.”

Townsend, who has been practicing off and on despite the injury, didn’t make it seem like he plans to miss any significant time in the coming weeks.

“I’ve been working with [assistant athletic trainer David] Glover in the training room, and it’s been progressing really well,” he said. “I don’t really expect it to be lingering or anything like that, so feeling good.”

Barring a setback, it sounds like Townsend will be playing in the preseason. At the very least, Townsend should be ready to go once Week 1 kicks off on September 7 against the Detroit Lions.

That’s good news, as Townsend was the NFL’s best punter in 2022, posting the league’s best net punting average (45.6) during the regular season. Now entering his fourth season, the 26-year-old hopes to come off his best season by solidifying himself as a consistently-elite punter.

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