The first official injury report of Week 3 just dropped, and defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah is on it with a quad injury, a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice. This is the first time we’ve seen FAU on the report all year, and it’s a gut punch as the Chiefs gear up to hit the road and face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
The New Faces On The Injury Report And Key Returns
FAU’s quad popping up is a big deal, especially for a guy making his first appearance on the injury report this season. We know what he brings to that defensive line, and any limitation heading into a critical Week 3 matchup against the Dolphins isn’t ideal. Every rep matters right now. On a brighter note, safety Chamarri Conner, who’s been dealing with a knee issue, was back as a limited participant. Head coach Andy Reid said the staff would “ease him back into the mix,” which is smart. You don’t want to rush a return and risk a setback, but getting him back on the field, even partially, is a positive sign for the secondary.
Lingering Worries And Welcome News For The Defense
The biggest ongoing concern has to be left tackle Josh Simmons. The dude still hasn’t been on the field for any practice since training camp ended, still dealing with that back issue, and he didn’t participate at all on Wednesday. Reid tried to sound optimistic, saying Simmons is “getting better,” but not practicing at all is a huge red flag for the offensive line. We also saw cornerback L’Jarius Sneed and defensive tackle Chris Jones listed as limited participants with knee and calf issues, respectively. These are regularly managed situations, sure, but it’s still a constant headache to keep star players performing at their best while battling nagging injuries. Speaking of returns, Mansoor Delane was a full participant in practice despite a shoulder issue, and Reid sounded totally confident, calling him “full go right now.” That’s fantastic news for the secondary! Plus, we got an update on defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, who’s been on the PUP list recovering from an ACL tear. Reid agreed with the timeline that Norman-Lott could be back after the Week 5 bye, which is something to look forward to down the road.
It’s good to see guys like Jeff Bassa, Jadon Canady, Jack Cochrane, Jaden Hicks, Rashee Rice, and even Patrick Mahomes were all full participants in practice despite having some nicks and bruises. The team needs all hands on deck for the noon slate game against the Dolphins this Sunday. This early in the season, every game sets the tone, and staying healthy is key to building momentum. Let’s see how these limited guys progress before Sunday.
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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