Chiefs get great update on Tyrann Mathieu ahead of Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs got a great update on Tyrann Mathieu ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

Mathieu contracted COVID-19 despite being vaccinated against the virus, meaning he had to be away from the team for at least 10 days. Several negative tests later, and Mathieu has been activated from the COVID-19 list, and may even be ready to play against the Browns come Sunday.

FanSided’s own Matt Verderame reported that Mathieu would likely be ready to go, assuming he passed the necessary protocols.

The Chiefs are favored to beat the Browns at home to open the season.

Chiefs: Tyrann Mathieu entering a big season

Mathieu is entering a contract year, meaning he’ll have extra motivation all season for a Chiefs team forever on the precipice of Super Bowl contention.

The 29-year-old has hinted all offseason that he’s unhappy with the lack of contract discussions, as playing on a one-year deal isn’t necessarily beneficial for either side. For Mathieu, risking injury doesn’t make one feel comfortable on such a short-term guarantee. Meanwhile, for the Chiefs, if Mathieu were to ball out and earn more money in the long-term, Brett Veach will have forfeited cap flexibility.

Either way, Mathieu playing Week 1 is beneficial for both sides.