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Chiefs finalize Week 2 injury designations: Conner, Simmons out; Delane and Jones questionable
The Chiefs issued final injury decisions ahead of Sunday night’s game vs. the Colts: safety Chamarri Conner (knee) and left tackle Josh Simmons (back) are listed as out. Rookie CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder) and DT Chris Jones (calf) are questionable after practicing this week. The designations affect starting alignment at left tackle and the secondary and could limit Jones’ snaps if he plays.
via TabTab13h agoSource
Patrick Mahomes says knee isn’t primary concern as Chiefs prepare for Colts
Mahomes told reporters he feels “normal” and that soreness elsewhere is expected after returning from ACL/LCL surgery; he called his leg “the least of my worries” while focusing on preparation for Sunday night. The comment follows a 15-of-27, 184-yard performance in Week 1 and signals confidence in his availability heading into Week 2.
via TabTab23h agoSource
Chiefs hosted four linebackers for tryouts; Cole Christiansen expected to be elevated
Following Cooper McDonald’s placement on injured reserve, Kansas City held tryouts for Marte Mapu, Dominic DeLuca, Langston Patterson and TJ Quinn as it searches for linebacker depth. The team is also expected to elevate practice-squad linebacker Cole Christiansen to help cover McDonald’s absence for Week 2.
via TabTab1d agoSource
Chiefs Thursday injury report: Delane cleared in practice; Simmons out again; Sneed, Jones limited
Kansas City’s second Week 2 injury report showed rookie CB Mansoor Delane practiced fully two days in a row and is on track to play Sunday night. Left tackle Josh Simmons did not practice for a second straight day and appears likely to miss another game, while veterans L’Jarius Sneed and Chris Jones were limited at practice.
via TabTab1d agoSource
Cooper McDonald placed on injured reserve, Chiefs make corresponding roster moves
The Chiefs placed SAM linebacker Cooper McDonald on injured reserve Wednesday after he sustained a knee injury in Week 1. Kansas City promoted practice‑squad fullback Ben VanSumeren to the active roster and added DE Michael Heldman and CB Melvin Smith Jr. to the practice squad; S Tanner McCalister’s practice‑squad contract was terminated.
via TabTab2d agoSource
Chris Jones listed as limited in Wednesday practice with calf issue
Veteran DT Chris Jones was a limited participant at Wednesday’s practice with a calf complaint, a planned maintenance‑type practice designation according to reports.
via TabTab2d agoSource
Rashee Rice logged full practice Wednesday
WR Rashee Rice, listed on the injury report with a knee issue, was a full participant at Wednesday’s practice and is expected to be available for Week 2.
via TabTab2d agoSource
Chiefs expect rookie CB Mansoor Delane to be available Sunday vs. Colts
Coach Andy Reid said Wednesday there is a “pretty good chance” first‑round CB Mansoor Delane will play Sunday night after aggravating a right shoulder in his NFL debut; Delane was a full participant in practice Wednesday and imaging was reportedly negative.
via TabTab2d agoSource
Chiefs release defensive back Tanner McCalister
The Kansas City Chiefs released DB Tanner McCalister, per reporting from Aaron Wilson and Chiefs Wire. The move opens a roster spot ahead of Week 2 and makes McCalister a free agent. It could prompt Kansas City to monitor the waiver wire or adjust practice-squad depth in the secondary.
via TabTab3d agoSource
Chiefs expect Mansoor Delane to miss minimal time after shoulder injury
Head coach Andy Reid and multiple outlets reported that rookie CB Mansoor Delane suffered a shoulder injury in Week 1 but is expected to miss minimal time. Initial imaging was scheduled and insiders described the prognosis as optimistic, keeping Delane’s near-term availability in question but not projecting a long absence.
via TabTab3d agoSource
Chiefs rookie CB Mansoor Delane exits opener and is ruled out
First-round cornerback Mansoor Delane left the Week 1 game vs. Denver with a shoulder injury after recording an interception and was downgraded to out at halftime; the injury removed Kansas City’s top rookie from the secondary during the opener. This affects the Chiefs’ cornerback rotation and could force more work for starters L'Jarius Sneed, Nohl Williams and Kristian Fulton.
via TabTab4d agoSource
Kenneth Walker III posts 191 all-purpose yards, two TDs in Chiefs debut
Kenneth Walker III, acquired in free agency this offseason, led Kansas City with 191 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in the Chiefs’ 31-10 Week 1 win over the Denver Broncos. Walker’s workload and explosive plays took pressure off Patrick Mahomes in Mahomes’ first game back from knee surgery and reshaped Kansas City’s early offensive identity.
via TabTab4d agoSource
Chiefs re-sign cornerback Melvin Smith Jr. to practice squad
Kansas City is re-signing CB Melvin Smith Jr. to the practice squad, per reporting tied to Aaron Wilson and multiple outlets. The move comes as the team awaits clarity on Mansoor Delane’s shoulder and restores a known depth option in the secondary.
via TabTab4d agoSource
Jaden Hicks absorbed full-time snaps in Week 1 secondary rotation
Snap-count analysis from Sports Illustrated shows Jaden Hicks played all 51 defensive snaps in place of injured safety Chamarri Conner, indicating the Chiefs may rely on Hicks as a short-term starter while Conner is out.
via TabTab4d agoSource
Chris Jones listed active for opener despite calf soreness
Defensive tackle Chris Jones, who was limited in practice this week with calf tightness, was listed as active for the Week 1 game against Denver and was expected to play after head coach Andy Reid had described the issue as precautionary. His availability preserved Kansas City’s interior pass-rush capability for the opener.
via TabTab4d agoSource
Chiefs elevated DL Marcus Harris and FB Ben VanSumeren for Week 1
Kansas City activated practice-squad defensive lineman Marcus Harris and fullback Ben VanSumeren via standard elevation ahead of Monday's opener vs. Denver, making them available for the game. These short-term elevations provide depth on the interior defensive line and at fullback/special teams.
via TabTab5d agoSource
Chiefs name Garrett Nussmeier emergency third quarterback for Week 1
Kansas City designated rookie Garrett Nussmeier as the team’s emergency third quarterback for Monday’s Week 1 game against Denver, using the league’s revised emergency QB rule. Nussmeier is inactive and would only be eligible to enter the game if Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields were both injured or disqualified.
via TabTab5d agoSource
Left tackle Josh Simmons ruled out; undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson starts
The Chiefs ruled out starting left tackle Josh Simmons for Week 1 with a back injury, and undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson started at left tackle in the opener while Jaylon Moore moved to right tackle. Kansas City reshuffled its offensive line ahead of the Broncos game.
via TabTab5d agoSource
Mahomes on track for Week 1 — return from knee surgery
Patrick Mahomes appears on track to start Kansas City’s Week 1 game against Denver after offseason rehab from surgery on torn ligaments in his left knee. He worked with the first team throughout training camp and did not play in the preseason by design.
via ChatGPT12d agoSource
R Mason Thomas misses practice — hamstring clouds opener
Rookie edge rusher R Mason Thomas missed Thursday’s practice because of a hamstring injury. With the season opener approaching, his Week 1 availability is uncertain and the Chiefs will be watching his participation when practice resumes.
via ChatGPT12d agoSource