Chiefs not rushing Mahomes’ return
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will see more practice time as he returns from a dislocated kneecap, though coach Andy Reid said Wednesday the star won’t play “unless it’s safe to do so.”
Mahomes suffered the injury in a 30-6 victory at Denver on Oct. 17. He was expected to be sidelined three to six weeks.
Thursday will mark three weeks since Mahomes was injured. The Chiefs play at the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
Asked about Mahomes, Reid said that he won’t put Mahomes on the field if there is a risk.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, sidelined with an ankle sprain, returned to practice Wednesday. Also back at practice was cornerback Desmond Trufant, who missed the past three games with turf toe.
“Matt will get some practice work today,” coach Dan Quinn said before practice. “(It) will be in a limited fashion today and Trufant as well. It will be great to have both of those guys back in action in some form of participation today. Hopefully, we’ll ramp them up as the week goes.”
Ryan, 34, sustained the injury in the Falcons’ Oct. 20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 2016 NFL Most Valuable Player had started every game for Atlanta since Dec. 20, 2009, before missing the loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 27. Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Daniel Ross was arrested following a traffic stop Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of a weapon.
Ross, 26, has been on injured reserve since the start of this season with a shoulder injury.