Chiefs expect Mansoor Delane to miss minimal time after shoulder injury
Rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane injured his shoulder after recording an interception in Week 1; the team describes the expected absence as minimal while awaiting imaging results.
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• Andy Reid told reporters Delane “hurt his shoulder” after the Week 1 victory and the team would see how it progresses.
• The team scheduled imaging (X‑ray/MRI) after the game; initial X‑rays were reported negative in other outlets.
• Multiple insiders described the expected time missed as minimal pending further tests.
• The uncertainty around Delane’s availability coincided with the team re-signing a familiar cornerback to the practice squad (see separate finding).
• Delane’s injury removes a starting rookie from immediate game planning but has not been labeled long‑term by team sources.
• Coaches will likely rotate veteran corners and backups until final imaging and practice availability are clearer.