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Full practice for Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs entered their bye week with a strong 4-0 start in the 2026 NFL season, but injuries to key offensive lineman Josh Simmons and wide receivers Rashee Rice and Mecole Hardman have tested their depth. To address the receiver group’s struggles, the team signed veteran wideout Justin Watson to the practice squad, a familiar face who previously played for the Chiefs and understands their offensive system.

Meanwhile, Simmons returned to practice for the first time in months, though Rice remains sidelined, adding another layer of uncertainty as the Chiefs prepare for their upcoming divisional clash against the Los Angeles Chargers. With quarterback Patrick Mahomes always self-critical and pushing for improvement, the additions and returns could provide critical support as Kansas City aims to rebound from missing the playoffs last year.

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