Patrick Mahomes: Hugging Stephon Gilmore a “mental lapse” – NBC Sports – NFL

Neither Mahomes nor any other Chiefs gamers have actually evaluated positive since Monday, however the picture and Gilmores own incubation time before checking favorable were suggestions that things will not necessarily stay that method. On Wednesday, Mahomes stated that his desire to display great sportsmanship caused him slacking off on the protocols that include a restriction on postgame fraternization.

Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Taamu evaluated positive recently and Mahomes said on Wednesday that he oversleeped a various bedroom than his pregnant fiancee after he found out. The news about Gilmore might extend those sleeping plans for a while longer.

After news of Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmores postive COVID-19 test broke on Wednesday morning, an image of him welcoming Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after Monday nights game was shared on social media.

“You simply have to trust in the protocols and the procedure in place. It was a bit of a psychological lapse,” Mahomes stated, by means of Nate Taylor of TheAthletic.com.

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