QB Mahomes will start for Kansas City

Patrick Mahomes will start Sunday for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Tennessee Titans, just over two weeks after the quarterback’s season was jeopardized by a dislocated kneecap.

Mahomes never missed a practice after hurting his knee on a Thursday night against Denver, even though some thought the injury may be serious and could sideline the league MVP for months.

But it turned out there was no structural damage, and it became a waiting game to see when Mahomes would return.

“We knew how we’ve been doing the whole process of the injury,” Mahomes said after Friday’s practice. “I knew I had a chance once I talked to all those doctors, and they said that as long as I was functioning well, moving well, that I could play this week.”

Redskins

After placing offensive tackle Trent Williams on the non-football injury list, Washington has elected not to pay his remaining $5.1 million base salary for the 2019 season. This is a voluntary decision, within Washington’s rights, but is not consistent with how other teams have operated. Williams last week revealed a cancer diagnosis that played a part in his lengthy holdout and distrust of the Washington medical staff and organization.

Ravens

Baltimore signed inside linebacker L.J. Fort to a two-year extension through 2021. Fort was signed to Baltimore’s 53-man roster in late September after being released by the Eagles. He played the previous four seasons with the Steelers.

Bengals

Wide receiver A.J. Green was ruled out for Sunday. The seven-time Pro Bowl selection had surgery in training camp and has not played in a game this season.

Browns

Cleveland signed steady center JC Tretter to a three-year, $32.5 million contract extension. Tretter has started all 40 games since signing with the Browns as a free agent before the 2017 season.