KANSAS CITY CHIEFS NEWS

Rashee Rice - Remains sidelined Thursday Rice (concussion) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Rice will sit out a second consecutive practice Thursday, having also missed Wednesday's session after reporting concussion symptoms Monday. To have any chance at clearing the NFL's five-step concussion protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Titans, Rice would have to upgrade to full participation Friday and gain clearance from an independent neurologist, so his chances of suiting up Sunday look slim. Xavier Worthy could work as the top wide receiver for a Chiefs team that has been eliminated from playoff contention and will start Gardner Minshew at quarterback.

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Tyquan Thornton - Absent from practice again Thornton (concussion) will not practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Thornton and top wideout Rashee Rice (concussion) have both kicked off Week 16 with back-to-back absences from practice, a scenario that could leave Gardner Minshew shorthanded for Sunday's game against the Titans. Prior to entering the concussion protocol during Kansas City's loss to the Chargers in Week 15, Thornton secured two of three targets for 47 yards.

22 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs aim to finish strong, with no playoff hopes and no Mahomes starting against the Titans

The Kansas City Chiefs insist they have plenty of motivation left despite no hopes of a playoff berth for the first time in over a decade

49 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes - Eyeing Week 1 return in 2026 Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair the torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, and the Chiefs are optimistic that the star quarterback could be back as soon as Week 1 o...

Impact Head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder told reporters Wednesday that Mahomes' operation with Dr. Dan Cooper was successful, per Jesse Newell of The Athletic. The recovery process for injuries similar to Mahomes' typically takes around nine months. The 2026 regular season is expected to kick off Sept. 10, so Mahomes has a realistic chance of being back early in the season, and possibly as soon as Week 1, if all goes to plan with his recovery. Gardner Minshew is Kansas City's starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2025 season following Mahomes' injury in Week 15.

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2025 NFL Week 16 Buzz: Colts QB Anthony Richardson Cleared to Practice

We're down to the final three weeks of the 2025 NFL regular season, with each bit of news across the league becoming more and more critical.

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

Jim Harbaugh fires back at critics of Chargers' recent offensive performances "Winning football," is the takeaway from Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh offensively after Sunday's game vs. the Chiefs.

1 HOUR AGO • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chiefs Put Heads Down to Complete Surreal Day KANSAS CITY, Mo. – George Karlaftis showed up to work Wednesday and noticed something peculiar. The organization’s perennial employee of the...

1 HOUR AGO • SI.COM

Andy Reid confirms to Gardner Minshew that Chiefs starting QB job for 2026 season is not available after Patrick Mahomes knee injury Andy Reid spoke about who will be the starting quarterback for the Chiefs in the 2026 season. Patrick Mahomes’ injury gives great importance...

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Trey Smith - Practices in full Smith (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Smith missed Kansas City's last three games due to an ankle sprain, but it appears he's back to full health and ready for Sunday's road matchup against the Titans. With Patrick Mahomes (ACL) done for the year, Smith will work to keep Gardner Minshew upright as he returns to his usual starting role at right guard.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gardner Minshew makes absolutely honest admission on Patrick Mahomes' QB job with Andy Reid's Chiefs Gardner Minshew knows that playing quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs will be a monumental task, considering the importance Patrick Maho...

2 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Injured Justin Herbert leads the Chargers' playoff push, and they can clinch at the Cowboys

Justin Herbert has been playing through a broken non-throwing hand while the Los Angeles Chargers have won three consecutive games to close in on the playoffs

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Titans Tonight with Keith Bulluck | Chiefs Without Mahomes, Injury Fallout & Keys to Victory Amie Wells, Rhett Bryan, and Keith Bulluck break down the Titans' mounting injury concerns following the San Francisco game and what it mean...

3 HOURS AGO • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Chiefs' timeline for Patrick Mahomes return revealed after shocking season-ending injury The Chiefs have an optimistic outlook on Patrick Mahomes’ 2026 prospects.

4 HOURS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Jason Whitlock drops blunt prediction on Andy Reid's Chiefs future after brutal season The Kansas City Chiefs are no longer operating from a position of comfort. Now, the questions around Arrowhead are no longer just about wins...

4 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Puka Nacua blames Taylor Swift for Chiefs' nightmare season | Sporting News This is certainly a take.

4 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

It sounds like Chiefs' Travis Kelce confirmed what Chargers fans hoped for Travis Kelce may not pester the LA Chargers for much longer if his Chiefs comments should be taken seriously.

4 HOURS AGO • BOLTBEAT.COM

Top sports surgeon breaks down Mahomes' ACL/LCL injury and extended An orthopedic sports medicine expert explains what Patrick Mahomes’ ACL and LCL injuries mean for his rehab.

5 HOURS AGO • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Predicting the winner for every NFL game in Week 16 With just three weeks remaining, the playoff hunt has gotten a bit clearer after a couple of teams were officially eliminated last weekend....

5 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Tyquan Thornton injury leaves Chiefs fans heartbroken and NFL teams guessing A scary head injury in Week 15 now clouds Tyquan Thornton’s late-season momentum and his rising free-agent stock.

7 HOURS AGO • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

NFL Mock Draft 2026: Jets opt for Oregon's Dante Moore, Chiefs replace Travis Kelce and Ohio State owns Round 1 | Sporting News In Sporting News' fourth edition of first-round projections for the 2026 NFL Draft, five Buckeyes and two Ducks go from Big Ten playoff team...

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Jaylon Moore - Absent from practice Moore (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Moore suffered a knee injury in the team's 16-13 loss to the Chargers in Week 15, and he has now opened the week on the sidelines at practice. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Titans.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Where did Gardner Minshew go to college? What to know about the Chiefs backup QB Gardner Minshew has every reason to shine at the end of the season and it has nothing to do with the Kansas City Chiefs.

17 HOURS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Eyeing Week 1 Return In 2026 After ACL Surgery

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has started rehab after surgery to repair two torn knee ligaments.

18 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Chris Jones - Limited at practice Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Jones went without a tackle for the first time this season in the Chiefs' 16-13 loss to the Chargers in Week 15, and he may have left he contest a little worse for wear. The defensive lineman will have two more chances to move past the hamstring injury and log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Titans.

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