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Sneed was initially given the questionable tag for Sunday's game against the Broncos. He's been able to play through a lingering knee issue, but his placement on IR indicates that the injury has gotten to the point that an extended absence is warranted for the seventh-year defensive back. Sneed will be required to miss at least four games, so the earliest he can return is Week 12 against the Bills on Thursday, Nov. 26. Jaden Hicks, Jadon Canady, Kristian Fulton and Christian Roland-Wallace are all candidates to see more work in the secondary due to the absences of both Sneed and Mansoor Delane (shoulder) for Sunday's AFC West tilt.

McDonald was placed on injured reserve Sept. 16 due to a knee injury that he sustained in Week 1 against the Broncos. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice, and the Chiefs will now have 21 days to activate McDonald from IR, otherwise he would be forced to miss the rest of the 2026 season.

Downs' season is over after he tore his ACL during Tuesday's practice session. The 23-year-old will now shift his focus to getting healthy, and he will look to make his NFL debut during the 2027 campaign.

Though he had been on the Chiefs' 53-man roster all season, Simmons had yet to make his 2026 debut while working his way back from a bulging and herniated disc in his lower back. Simmons appeared to be making strides in his recovery after he returned to practice last week as a limited participant, but he downgraded to no participation Wednesday after head trainer Rick Burkholder said that the second-year left tackle "plateaued in the rehab process," per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. As a result, the Chiefs have opted to deactivate Simmons, who won't be eligible to play until Week 11 versus the Cardinals. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson should continue to start at left tackle in Simmons' absence.

Waletzko did not get claimed after the Chiefs waived him with an undisclosed injury Thursday, and he's now in line to spend the entire 2026 on IR. He last suited up for a regular-season contest back in 2024 with the Cowboys.

Smith sustained a hamstring injury in Thursday's practice session and has promptly been transitioned to IR as he manages the issue. Running back Jaydn Ott has been signed to the active roster to be the No. 3 option behind Kenneth Walker and Emmett Johnson while Smith recovers.

Gyllenborg sprained his knee in late July and will need to miss some time. The tight end was moved to IR alongside defensive end Ethan Downs (knee), so the Chiefs now have two roster spots available for the start of training camp Wednesday morning.

Caldwell hyperextended his left knee during Wednesday's practice and was promptly waived with an injury designation. The wide receiver will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Holiday is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and he did not play during the preseason. The wide receiver will now be forced to miss the entire 2026 campaign while on IR, unless he is able to reach an injury settlement with Kansas City.

The transaction frees up a spot on the 53-man roster for linebacker Cam Jones, who was signed off the practice squad. After dislocating his left ankle in the Chiefs' Oct. 4 win over the Raiders and requiring surgery, Thornton is facing an estimated recovery timeline of 3-to-4 months, which means that he'll likely be sidelined until at least Week 17 or 18 in a best-case scenario. While Thornton is out, the Chiefs are expected to lean on Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen to handle more reps in three-receiver sets alongside starters Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Xavier Worthy.

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The first-round rookie cornerback appears set to return to the lineup Sunday against the Falcons after missing the previous two contests. Delane has been dealing with the shoulder issue sine initially injuring it during the offseason program. Across five games this season, Delane has 27 tackles (17 solo) and five pass breakups, including an interception.

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Norman-Lott was limited in his return to practice Wednesday. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL that he sustained in October of 2025. The Chiefs now have 21 days to activate Norman-Lott from the PUP list, otherwise he would be forced to miss the entire 2026 season.

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It's a familiar role for the rookie seventh-round pick, who has served as the emergency No. 3 QB regularly this year. Nussmeier won't be able to see the field unless both Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

Conner was limited in practice all week by a knee injury and initially drew the doubtful tag following Friday's session. Now that he's been officially ruled out, Jaden Hicks figures to join Alohi Gilman as the Chiefs' starting safeties for Sunday's game, with Xavier Nwankpa providing depth at the position. Conner's next opportunity to play is Week 4 against the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 4.

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Smith exited the third quarter with a rib issue and will not return to the game. The undrafted free agent out of Arkansas was fighting for a roster spot and will now likely become a victim of Sunday's cutdown day if he is not placed on season-ending injured reserve.

The defensive end might even be able to return for Kansas City's regular-season opener against Denver on Sept. 14, per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. Gillotte strained his hamstring during a training camp session in late July, returned a little over two weeks later and then ruptured his plantar fascia during a drill. The 2025 third-round pick recorded 38 tackles (14 solo), including 1.5 sacks, in a rotational role as a rookie.

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Jones was limited by a calf injury all week and drew the questionable tag for Sunday's home tilt, but the veteran defensive lineman is on track to be active against Indianapolis. He could operate under a limited snap count, which would result in more playing time for Khyiris Tonga, Peter Woods and Bryson Eason.

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Moore suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's win over the Jets. While he hasn't been ruled out for Week 10 versus the Falcons, there's certainly the possibility of an absence. If that's the case, Joshua Ezeudu may fill the void at right tackle.

As were Rashee Rice (knee) as well as Xavier Worthy (hamstring), and with Chiefs having added Josh Downs (who is not on the injury report) via a trade with the Colts, the team heads into Sunday's game against the Falcons with its franchise QB and top three WRs presumably available for Week 10 action. Mahomes clearly endured some elbow discomfort during the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Jets, but the issue is something he'll continue to play through.

It was reported Tuesday that Walker was dealing with a foot injury, and head coach Andy Reid clarified a day later that he is actually dealing with an ankle issue. Reid did not express any concern about about Walker's status, so it appears he is not facing any sort of extended absence.

Gilman may have picked up the injury during pregame warmups, which will prevent him from suiting up for Saturday's exhibition contest. He'll undergo more tests to determine the severity of the injury, but it could prevent him from playing in the Chiefs' preseason finale against the Seahawks this Friday. Xavier Nwankpa and Jaden Hicks will start at safety in Gilman's absence, with Christian Roland-Wallace sliding in as the slot corner.

Kelce logged a limited session this past Thursday before practicing fully a day later. He then approached Week 8 action without an injury designation, en route to recording a 78 percent snap share and catching five of his seven targets for 67 yards in the Chiefs' 28-24 loss to the Broncos. Chances are, the tight end's listed limitations Wednesday were maintenance-related, and he will now have two more chances to work fully ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

Remigio has dealt with a hip issue this week but was able to log full practice sessions Thursday and Friday. That likely means he's trending toward playing Sunday, though his availability isn't a certainty. Remigio has a key role in the return game for Kansas City but has played just two offensive snaps through seven games.

Rice got back in the fold in Week 8 to the tune of an 7-53-1 line after missing time with a hamstring injury, and he is limited to start preparation for the Jets. The Chiefs could be exercising caution with their top receiver, who also rehabbed from knee surgery during the offseason. A limited session Wednesday does not mean his Week 9 status is in jeopardy, but his participation over the coming days will be telling.

Worthy was considered day-to-day after exiting Sunday's 35-12 win over the Jets in the fourth quarter. A quick return to full practice participation suggests Worthy will be fine for the upcoming matchup with Atlanta on Sunday, but his target share may decline in the second half of the season after Kansas City traded for WR Josh Downs.

The first-round rookie cornerback appears set to return to the lineup Sunday against the Falcons after missing the previous two contests. Delane has been dealing with the shoulder issue sine initially injuring it during the offseason program. Across five games this season, Delane has 27 tackles (17 solo) and five pass breakups, including an interception.

As were Rashee Rice (knee) as well as Xavier Worthy (hamstring), and with Chiefs having added Josh Downs (who is not on the injury report) via a trade with the Colts, the team heads into Sunday's game against the Falcons with its franchise QB and top three WRs presumably available for Week 10 action. Mahomes clearly endured some elbow discomfort during the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Jets, but the issue is something he'll continue to play through.

Worthy was considered day-to-day after exiting Sunday's 35-12 win over the Jets in the fourth quarter. A quick return to full practice participation suggests Worthy will be fine for the upcoming matchup with Atlanta on Sunday, but his target share may decline in the second half of the season after Kansas City traded for WR Josh Downs.

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Moore suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's win over the Jets. While he hasn't been ruled out for Week 10 versus the Falcons, there's certainly the possibility of an absence. If that's the case, Joshua Ezeudu may fill the void at right tackle.

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Mahomes emerged from Week 9 action with what Ian Rapoport of NFL Network described earlier Monday as an elbow "strain/sprain" to his throwing arm following an MRI on Sunday. For his part, Reid also noted with regard to the star QB's exam results that "it was more positive news than negative news. It looks like it's just a matter of rehabbing and getting rid of some of the soreness." As a result, look for Mahomes' practice participation to be managed this week, which could lead to his top backup Justin Fields logging some added reps in the coming days.

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The same applies to QB Patrick Mahomes (elbow), with the status of both key Kansas City skill players worth monitoring closely in the coming days. If Worthy is limited or out this weekend, added reps behind top WR Rashee Rice will be available for some combination of Cyrus Allen, Jalen Royals and Andrew Armstrong.

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It's a familiar role for the rookie seventh-round pick, who has served as the emergency No. 3 QB regularly this year. Nussmeier won't be able to see the field unless both Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

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Moore exited the second half of Sunday's game with an ankle injury. While the 28-year-old undergoes further evaluation, Joshua Ezeudu will return to play left tackle for the Chiefs' offense.

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Despite dealing with the elbow issue, Mahomes was able to finish Sunday's game, en route to completing 23 of his 31 pass attempts for 242 yards and a pair of TDs. In terms of his status as next Sunday's contest against the Falcons goes, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star relays that Mahomes said, "if I'm able to play then I'm going to play." In the event that Mahomes' practice participation is impacted all in the coming days, Justin Fields would be next up for the Chiefs' first-team QB reps in that scenario.

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Reid added that the rookie Delane is "making progress" but isn't quite ready to make his return, marking the second straight game the 22-year-old will miss. Delane has 27 tackles (17 solo), five pass deflections and one interception in five games this season.

Remigio has dealt with a hip issue this week but was able to log full practice sessions Thursday and Friday. That likely means he's trending toward playing Sunday, though his availability isn't a certainty. Remigio has a key role in the return game for Kansas City but has played just two offensive snaps through seven games.

Woods will not play in Sunday's game as he continues to deal with a neck injury he sustained in the Chiefs' Week 8 loss to the Broncos. The rookie first-rounder is continuing to make progress in his recovery.

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Rice got back in the fold in Week 8 to the tune of an 7-53-1 line after missing time with a hamstring injury, and he is limited to start preparation for the Jets. The Chiefs could be exercising caution with their top receiver, who also rehabbed from knee surgery during the offseason. A limited session Wednesday does not mean his Week 9 status is in jeopardy, but his participation over the coming days will be telling.

Kelce logged a limited session this past Thursday before practicing fully a day later. He then approached Week 8 action without an injury designation, en route to recording a 78 percent snap share and catching five of his seven targets for 67 yards in the Chiefs' 28-24 loss to the Broncos. Chances are, the tight end's listed limitations Wednesday were maintenance-related, and he will now have two more chances to work fully ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

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Nussmeier is inactive for another contest. However, the signal-caller will be available if Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields exit the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

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Woods went down with a neck injury early in the contest, and his night has now officially come to a premature end. Woods will now shift his focus toward being ready to go for the team's Week 9 matchup with the Jets.

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Sneed was initially given the questionable tag for Sunday's game against the Broncos. He's been able to play through a lingering knee issue, but his placement on IR indicates that the injury has gotten to the point that an extended absence is warranted for the seventh-year defensive back. Sneed will be required to miss at least four games, so the earliest he can return is Week 12 against the Bills on Thursday, Nov. 26. Jaden Hicks, Jadon Canady, Kristian Fulton and Christian Roland-Wallace are all candidates to see more work in the secondary due to the absences of both Sneed and Mansoor Delane (shoulder) for Sunday's AFC West tilt.

Delane was initially given the questionable tag for Week 8 despite not practicing both Thursday and Friday. The Chiefs will now be without their rookie first-round corner and veteran defensive back L'Jarius Sneed (knee), the latter of whom was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Their absences for Sunday's AFC West tilt means more defensive snaps are available for the likes of Kristian Fulton, Jadon Canady, Christian Roland-Wallace and Jaden Hicks. Delane's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Jets on Sunday, Nov. 8.

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Delane practiced Wednesday, though after missing Thursday's session, he is now listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's divisional clash with the Broncos. The 22-year-old rookie dealt with the shoulder issue during training camp, and while he managed to suit up in Week 1 against Denver, he aggravated the injury during the contest and missed the Week 2 overtime victory over the Colts. He has had a sound inaugural campaign in 2025, amassing 27 total tackles (17 solo), one interception and four additional passes defended. If Delane can't play in Week 8, Christian Roland-Wallace and Kristian Fulton would be in line for more snaps.

Rice has put a pair of limited practices under his belt as he works his way back from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him since Week 4, with a knee injury also in the mix to complicate his recovery. If Rice ultimately gets the green light to face the Broncos, he would likely reclaim his customary role as Kansas City's top wide receiver. He would likely need to log a full practice Friday to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game.

Kelce logged a full practice Wednesday, but the tight end's listed limitations a day later make his status for Sunday's game against the Broncos worth monitoring. Kelce was also limited in practice last week, but ended up approaching his team's 20-3 loss to Seattle (in which he caught four of his eight targets for 44 yards) without an injury designation.

Moore has progressed enough through the league's concussion protocol to practice without restrictions Wednesday. However, he needs to pass an evaluation by an independent neurologist in order to clear protocol and be available for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

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Norman-Lott was limited in his return to practice Wednesday. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL that he sustained in October of 2025. The Chiefs now have 21 days to activate Norman-Lott from the PUP list, otherwise he would be forced to miss the entire 2026 season.

Wednesday marked Rice's first practice since suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 4 win against the Raiders. He was limited this time, so it's unclear if he'll be able to ramp up to full practices by the end of the week. Rice's progress through the remainder of the week will be an indicator of his status going into Week 8 against the Broncos. Even if he's not quite ready Sunday, a return to action looks to be on the horizon.

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The rookie seventh-round pick continues to sit behind Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields to begin the season.

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Moore entered the league's concussion protocol during the Chiefs' Week 6 against the Chargers. He was not cleared to practice during Week 7 prep and will be sidelined for Sunday's contest, so Joshua Ezeudu will likely draw the start at right tackle. Moore's next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Broncos on Nov. 1.

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Smith sustained a hamstring injury in Thursday's practice session and has promptly been transitioned to IR as he manages the issue. Running back Jaydn Ott has been signed to the active roster to be the No. 3 option behind Kenneth Walker and Emmett Johnson while Smith recovers.

Sneed was limited in practice throughout the week due to his knee injury while also appearing to be dealing with personal issues. The starting slot cornerback will need to make the journey to Seattle by himself if he is to suit up for Sunday night's primetime contest against the Super Bowl 60 champs.

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Rice hasn't practiced since going down with his hamstring injury in Week 4 against the Raiders, so it looks like he's going to miss Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals, Cyrus Allen and Nikko Remigio are on the 53-man roster at wide receiver, but the Chiefs elevated both Andrew Armstrong and Justin Watson last Sunday against the Chargers.

Though he had been on the Chiefs' 53-man roster all season, Simmons had yet to make his 2026 debut while working his way back from a bulging and herniated disc in his lower back. Simmons appeared to be making strides in his recovery after he returned to practice last week as a limited participant, but he downgraded to no participation Wednesday after head trainer Rick Burkholder said that the second-year left tackle "plateaued in the rehab process," per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. As a result, the Chiefs have opted to deactivate Simmons, who won't be eligible to play until Week 11 versus the Cardinals. Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson should continue to start at left tackle in Simmons' absence.

Rice has yet to resume practicing since sustaining a hamstring injury during Kansas City's Week 4 win over the Raiders. He's also dealing with a knee injury, so Rice looks likely to remain sidelined Sunday night against the Seahawks. Rice would likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to avoid being ruled out.

Kelce has operated with a cap on his reps for the Chiefs' first two practices of Week 7, but as long as he's able to maintain limited activity or upgrade to full participation Friday, he should be in good position to play Sunday in Seattle. With top wideout Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) remaining sidelined for Thursday's practice and perhaps trending toward another missed game in Week 7, Kelce could be a candidate to take on more volume than usual in the Kansas City passing attack if he's not too hindered by the ankle issue.

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Rice emerged from the first quarter of the Chiefs' Week 4 win at Las Vegas with a hamstring injury. Even with the benefit of a Week 5 bye, Rice hasn't been able to practice in the meantime, and the Chiefs have since listed him with a knee issue in addition to the hamstring injury. He likely will need to mix into drills Thursday and/or Friday to have a chance to return to action Sunday in Seattle.

After a quick start to the season with a 14-231-2 line on 18 targets through the first three games, Kelce has taken a step back over the last two appearances (6-68-0 on nine targets). With an ankle injury now in tow, his status will be watched as the week goes on to get a sense of his availability for Sonday's contest at Seattle.

McDonald was placed on injured reserve Sept. 16 due to a knee injury that he sustained in Week 1 against the Broncos. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice, and the Chiefs will now have 21 days to activate McDonald from IR, otherwise he would be forced to miss the rest of the 2026 season.

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Moore has entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will not return to Sunday's game. Joshua Ezeudu will likely finish out the contest at right tackle.

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Wednesday's practice was Simmons' first since training camp, as he's been recovering from a bulging disc in his back. He was limited in all three practices, but he's not quite ready to make his 2026 debut. His next chance to do so is Week 7 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Even with the extra rest courtesy of the Week 5 bye, Sneed was limited in practice all week due to a lingering knee injury. He's played through the injury before, but if he's unable to play Sunday, then Kristian Fulton and rookie fourth-rounder Jadon Canady would both be in line for additional work in the Chiefs' secondary.

It was thought that Rice could avoid missing time after injuring his hamstring in Week 4, but he was not ready to practice coming out of Kansas City's Week 5 bye, and he'll wind up sidelined for Sunday's contest. With Rice unavailable, Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen will be the top options at the receiver spot for Patrick Mahomes in Week 6.

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Coming out of the Chiefs' Week 5 bye, Rice has been a spectator for both of the team's first two practices of the week while he continues to recover from the hamstring injury he sustained in an Oct. 4 win over the Raiders. Kansas City hasn't yet closed the door on Rice suiting up Sunday against the Chargers, but he'll almost certainly need to practice in some capacity Friday to put himself on a path to play.

Simmons made his return to practice for the first time since training camp. The offensive lineman has been sidelined for the entirety of the regular season to this point while nursing a bulging disc in his back. Simmons will have two more chances to log a full practice before potentially making his season debut Sunday versus the Chargers.

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After being forced out of the Chiefs' Oct. 4 win over the Raiders due to what Ian Rapoport of NFL Network described as a "relatively minor" hamstring injury, Rice won't be ready to return to the practice field coming out of a Week 5 bye. Per Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com, Reid acknowledged that Rice is feeling better, but the coach wouldn't commit to the wideout practicing Thursday or Friday or playing Sunday against the Chargers. If Rice ends up being sidelined, tight end Travis Kelce would likely take on an even more prominent role in the passing game, and wideouts Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen could also see upticks in targets.

The transaction frees up a spot on the 53-man roster for linebacker Cam Jones, who was signed off the practice squad. After dislocating his left ankle in the Chiefs' Oct. 4 win over the Raiders and requiring surgery, Thornton is facing an estimated recovery timeline of 3-to-4 months, which means that he'll likely be sidelined until at least Week 17 or 18 in a best-case scenario. While Thornton is out, the Chiefs are expected to lean on Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen to handle more reps in three-receiver sets alongside starters Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Xavier Worthy.

It was an inevitable move given that Thornton was diagnosed with a dislocated left ankle that he suffered during the Chiefs' Week 4 win over the Raiders. He's facing a 3-to-4 month recovery timeline, so there's a chance that he's activated off IR toward the tail end of the regular season or in the playoffs, assuming the Chiefs earn a postseason spot. Thornton was emerging as the team's WR3 behind Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Xavier Worthy prior to his injury. That No. 3 role could be filled by Jalen Royals, rookie fifth-rounder Cyrus Allen or Nikko Remigio, and that trio could see even more offensive snaps against the Chargers on Sunday if Rice is not cleared to play.

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Rice was forced from Sunday's game with a hamstring injury, but it appears Kansas City's upcoming bye could help him avoid missing any further action. Fellow wideout Tyquan Thornton (ankle) is sidelined indefinitely with an injury he himself picked up in Sunday's contest, so the Chiefs are heading into the off week with plenty of uncertainty in the wideout room. Xavier Worthy should remain busy regardless of who surrounds him, and Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen are next up -- at least for the time being -- to soak up leftover opportunities.

Depending how quickly Thornton bounces back from surgery, Zenitz notes that the speedy receiver could have a small chance at returning late in the regular season or during the playoffs. The injury nonetheless is a devastating development for Thornton, who had turned in perhaps the best performance of his career -- a five-catch, 111-yard, two-touchdown effort on eight targets -- before going down with the gruesome ankle injury at the end of a 55-yard reception with just under four minutes left in the fourth quarter. In Thornton's absence, the Chiefs could call upon Xavier Worthy to run more vertical routes, and Kansas City also may have interest in a reunion with Tyreek Hill (knee), who is expected to sign a deal with a team within the next few days.

Conner was limited in practice all week by a knee injury and initially drew the doubtful tag following Friday's session. Now that he's been officially ruled out, Jaden Hicks figures to join Alohi Gilman as the Chiefs' starting safeties for Sunday's game, with Xavier Nwankpa providing depth at the position. Conner's next opportunity to play is Week 4 against the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 4.

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Despite being healthy, Wiley didn't see any action in the Chiefs' first two games of the 2026 campaign. That trend will continue Sunday versus the Dolphins, meaning his next opportunity to get involved will come in Week 4 against the Raiders.

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Jones was limited by a calf injury all week and drew the questionable tag for Sunday's home tilt, but the veteran defensive lineman is on track to be active against Indianapolis. He could operate under a limited snap count, which would result in more playing time for Khyiris Tonga, Peter Woods and Bryson Eason.

Delane was limited at practice Friday after practicing in full Wednesday and Thursday, suggesting he suffered some sort of setback during the week. If he can't suit up in Week 2, it could mean increased reps at corner for Kristian Fulton.

Jones was able to play through the tension in his calf in Monday's win versus the Broncos, so it's unlikely his availability for Week 2 is in any true jeopardy. A full practice Thursday or Friday would clear up any lingering doubt going into the weekend.

McDonald will now be forced to miss at least four games after sustaining a knee injury during Monday's win over the Broncos. Ashton Gillotte, R Mason Thomas and Jack Pyburn should be in line for increased playing time in McDonald's absence.

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McDonald made one tackle before exiting the game. The second-year player out of TCU is a rotational edge rusher on the Chiefs' defense, and his absence will likely mean more supplemental pass rushes from R Mason Thomas.

Delane started his NFL debut by intercepting Bo Nix on the Broncos' opening possession. The cornerback's injury may be a flare-up of an existing issue he struggled with throughout OTAs. With the first-round rookie ruled out, Nohl Williams will likely see more snaps at outside cornerback.

The details of the injury are unknown, and Thomas' status for Kansas City's matchup versus the Broncos in Week 1 is now up in the air. In his absence, Cooper McDonald could see an uptick in reps.

It's not clear at this point exactly what happened or whether it will threaten Simmons' availability for Kansas City's matchup versus the Broncos in Week 1. Until Simmons is ready to return to practice, Jaylon Moore is a likely candidate to step in with the first team at left tackle.

Holiday is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and he did not play during the preseason. The wide receiver will now be forced to miss the entire 2026 campaign while on IR, unless he is able to reach an injury settlement with Kansas City.

Norman-Lott was placed on the active/PUP list ahead of training camp, and he did not appear in a preseason game as he continues to recover from a torn ACL that he suffered in October. The defensive lineman will now be forced to miss at least four contests to begin the regular season, and in his absence, rookie first-rounder Peter Woods will handle the primary reserve role at defensive tackle behind Chris Jones and Khyiris Tonga.

Mahomes said a week ago he was "extremely confident" he would be ready for Kansas City's season opener, and the latest report keeps him on track to do so. It's unclear how close he is to 100 percent, but it's growing more and more likely that the torn left ACL he sustained last December will not cost him any action during the 2026 campaign.

Smith exited the third quarter with a rib issue and will not return to the game. The undrafted free agent out of Arkansas was fighting for a roster spot and will now likely become a victim of Sunday's cutdown day if he is not placed on season-ending injured reserve.

It was reported Tuesday that Walker was dealing with a foot injury, and head coach Andy Reid clarified a day later that he is actually dealing with an ankle issue. Reid did not express any concern about about Walker's status, so it appears he is not facing any sort of extended absence.

Caldwell hyperextended his left knee during Wednesday's practice and was promptly waived with an injury designation. The wide receiver will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Gilman may have picked up the injury during pregame warmups, which will prevent him from suiting up for Saturday's exhibition contest. He'll undergo more tests to determine the severity of the injury, but it could prevent him from playing in the Chiefs' preseason finale against the Seahawks this Friday. Xavier Nwankpa and Jaden Hicks will start at safety in Gilman's absence, with Christian Roland-Wallace sliding in as the slot corner.

Smith tweaked his hamstring during the second half of Saturday's exhibition game. He will be held out for the rest of the game, and the injury puts the 2022 fifth-rounder in jeopardy of missing the Chiefs' preseason finale against the Seahawks on Friday. Smith logged two solo tackles prior to his exit.

Waletzko did not get claimed after the Chiefs waived him with an undisclosed injury Thursday, and he's now in line to spend the entire 2026 on IR. He last suited up for a regular-season contest back in 2024 with the Cowboys.

The defensive end might even be able to return for Kansas City's regular-season opener against Denver on Sept. 14, per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. Gillotte strained his hamstring during a training camp session in late July, returned a little over two weeks later and then ruptured his plantar fascia during a drill. The 2025 third-round pick recorded 38 tackles (14 solo), including 1.5 sacks, in a rotational role as a rookie.

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Mahomes has been progressing well in his recovery from a torn ACL that was surgically repaired in December. He has been cleared for 11-on-11 drills, but the Chiefs don't have much incentive to rush the star quarterback's return to game action. Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier and Chris Oladokun will suit up at quarterback Saturday. Mahomes continues to target the Sept. 14 regular-season opener against the Broncos as his return date.

Worthy missed over a week of practice time with a shoulder sprain, but he returned to the mix Monday. According to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star, Worthy worked with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the first-team offense as a limited participant while the Chiefs managed the wideout's workload coming back from the shoulder injury.

Reid isn't sure if Mahomes will play in the second or third preseason game, either. The Chiefs typically play their starters more than other teams in August, but it won't be shocking if they make an exception for a superstar QB coming back from an ACL tear. Mahomes' return has gone well, by all accounts, with no signs of limitation early at training camp. He may not run as often as he did last year, but he's on track for a Week 1 appearance.

Delane has been dealing with a shoulder injury since June, and it's still bothering him with the regular season just a little more than a month away. Until he's back to full strength, 2025 third-rounder Nohl Williams is a candidate to see more practice reps with the first-team secondary.

Whether the injury will impact Gillotte's availability for Week 1 of the regular season will depend on the severity of the strain. As long as he's sidelined, Felix Anudike-Uzomah and rookie second-rounder R Mason Thomas will be candidates to see an uptick in reps on the edge.

Downs' season is over after he tore his ACL during Tuesday's practice session. The 23-year-old will now shift his focus to getting healthy, and he will look to make his NFL debut during the 2027 campaign.

Gyllenborg sprained his knee in late July and will need to miss some time. The tight end was moved to IR alongside defensive end Ethan Downs (knee), so the Chiefs now have two roster spots available for the start of training camp Wednesday morning.

Norman-Lott's move to the PUP list comes as expected, as he is still working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered in Week 7 of the 2025 campaign. The 24-year-old can be activated at any time and should have a chance to return at some point during training camp.