quarterback is one step away from being on the field for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills.
Per ESPN's Adam Teicher, head coach Andy Reid indicated on Friday that Mahomes only needs clearance from an independent neurologist and the Chiefs' team physician after passing every other step necessary to return from a concussion.
Reid added that Mahomes has "done well" and looked "normal" during Chiefs practices this week.
The Texas Tech product exited Kansas City's divisional-round win over the Cleveland Browns with a concussion, which left the team with Chad Henne under center.