The Kansas City Chiefs are rolling out their inactive list for Sunday’s showdown with the Miami Dolphins, and there are some big names on the sidelines. Safety Chamarri Conner, who was already listed as doubtful with a knee injury, is officially out for his third straight game. That’s a tough blow for the defense heading into a crucial early regular season matchup.
Chiefs Are Shuffling The Deck Up Front
The Chiefs’ offensive line is also taking a hit, with tackles Josh Simmons (back) and Diego Pounds both inactive. Simmons had been ruled out on Friday, so that wasn’t a surprise. Tight end Jared Wiley and defensive ends Jack Pyburn and Tyreke Smith round out the list of Chiefs who won’t be suiting up. The team did elevate defensive end Tyreke Smith and linebacker Cole Christiansen from the practice squad on Saturday, but Smith won’t see the field. Christiansen, however, is active and ready to go. The fact that Smith was elevated and then declared inactive might point to the Chiefs having some last-minute concerns about their defensive end depth, wanting an emergency option just in case. On the bright side, rookie defensive tackle Bryson Eason, a waiver claim from the San Francisco 49ers last month, is finally making his debut against the Dolphins after being inactive for the first two games. Plus, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been tabbed as the third quarterback, available only if Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields both become unavailable.
Dolphins Also Missing Key Playmakers
It’s not just Kansas City dealing with personnel challenges. The Dolphins have their own list of guys who won’t be playing today. Running back Jaylen Wright (stinger/foot) was doubtful on Friday and is officially inactive. Wide receiver Caleb Douglas (ankle) and pass rusher Rob Beal Jr. (hamstring) were both ruled out earlier in the week. Cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr., guard DJ Campbell, and former Chiefs offensive tackle Chu Godrick are also on Miami’s inactive list. To bolster their lineup, the Dolphins elevated linebacker Liam Anderson and defensive end Clelin Ferrell, the No. 4 overall pick from the 2019 NFL Draft, from their practice squad. Both Anderson and Ferrell will be dressed and ready to play, providing some much-needed depth. Former Missouri Tiger Brady Cook is the emergency quarterback for Miami.
This game is going to be a battle of who can overcome their sidelined talent. With Eason stepping up for the Chiefs and Ferrell getting a shot for the Dolphins, it’s all about who makes the most of their opportunities. Get ready for some hard-hitting football!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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