The Kansas City Chiefs are hitting the road for a Week 3 showdown against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday, but the latest injury report is definitely making some fans sweat. The biggest gut punch has to be left tackle Josh Simmons, who did not participate in either of this week’s practices, and get this, he hasn’t been on the field for any post-training camp practice at all. That’s a massive red flag for the offensive line heading into a crucial early-season matchup. Head coach Andy Reid gave the expected “getting better” update on Wednesday, but a DNP for a starting left tackle for this long? That’s not just a minor issue, that’s a serious concern for the team’s protection up front.
Defense Takes Some Hits, Too, While Others Get Cleared
It’s not just the offense dealing with worries. Safety Chamarri Conner, who’s nursing a knee injury, was a limited participant for the second day in a row. Reid confirmed the staff plans to “ease him back into the mix,” which sounds like a cautious approach. You’ve also got cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, another knee guy, who was limited in both practices this week. His knee is apparently “regularly managed” with limited reps, so it sounds like a chronic situation they’re always dealing with. Then there’s defensive tackle Chris Jones, battling a calf injury since Week 1. He was a limited participant in both practices this week after being questionable just last week. These guys are crucial cogs on defense, and having them hampered or on a snap count could seriously impact their performance against the Dolphins.
Good News on Some Key Returnees
It isn’t all bad news on the injury front, thankfully. Defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah, who started the week as a limited participant with a quad issue, was a full go in Thursday’s practice. That’s a huge relief and a big boost for their pass rush. Cornerback Mansoor Delane also got the all-clear, participating fully in both practices this week, with Reid sounding “confident” that he’s “full go right now” with his shoulder. That’s great to hear. A bunch of other players also saw full participation, which is exactly what you want to see heading into a game. Linebacker Jeff Bassa (shoulder), defensive back Jadon Canady (knee), linebacker Jack Cochrane (calf), defensive back Jaden Hicks (biceps), and wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) were all practicing without limitations. And, of course, the biggest sigh of relief comes with quarterback Patrick Mahomes being a full participant despite his knee injury. Knowing your signal-caller is ready to roll is always key.
This Week 3 road game against the Dolphins at noon on Sunday is gonna be a real test for the Chiefs. With Simmons’ extended absence and key defensive players being limited, they’re gonna need everyone else to step up big time. Let’s see if they can manage these injuries and still bring the heat down in Miami!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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