KANSAS CITY, Mo. — "Toe watch 2021" continues ahead of Super Bowl Sunday in Tampa.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters his big toe "is feeling a lot better" after picking up an injury in the AFC Divisional Round game against the Cleveland Browns.
#Chiefs Patrick Mahomes on his toe injury.
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) February 2, 2021
“It's pretty close to 100%...I'm sure by game day [it] will be." pic.twitter.com/9G5yKKDX6z
“It's pretty close to 100%, I'm sure by game day will be,” Mahomes said.
Mahomes’ injury remains listed on the Chiefs injury report but the quarterback was a full participant in each practice.
NFL Network reports the QB is considering offseason surgery on the toe.
From @NFLGameDay: #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is out of the concussion protocol… but turf toe is a legitimate issue. He’ll see a specialist after the season to determine if he needs surgery. pic.twitter.com/q2kOObBuMc
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 24, 2021