Chiefs Pro Bowl S Tyrann Mathieu returns to practice
The Kansas City Chiefs are one win away from becoming the first team since the 2019 New England Patriots to make three straight Super Bowl appearances . Aside from all of the preparation for their Sunday opponent -- the Cincinnati Bengals -- the Chiefs are keeping a close eye on the status of star safety Tyrann Mathieu, who has been in the concussion protocol this week.
There was a welcome sight for Kansas City fans Thursday afternoon, as Mathieu made his return to the practice field for the first time since exiting the team's AFC divisional-round game against the Buffalo Bills.
Despite not seeing the field on Wednesday, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that the three-time Pro Bowler was doing well and had a "chance" to play against Cincinnati. Mathieu is coming off another standout season, one in which he led all Kansas City players three interceptions and a career-high three fumble recoveries.
"Honey Badger" also finished third on the squad in tackles with 76 across his 16 contests. Mathieu -- who missed Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns having just come off of the reserve/COVID-19 list -- has played in at least 10 games in every one of his nine NFL seasons.
The second-seeded Chiefs will host the fourth-seeded Bengals in the AFC Championship game at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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