Woods (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
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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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Out for Week 9
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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Delane (shoulder) will not play Sunday against the Jets, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Andy 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.
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Chiefs' Peter Woods: Done for night
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Woods (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
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 towards being ready to go for the team's Week 9 matchup with the Jets.
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Chiefs' Peter Woods: Dealing with neck issue
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Woods (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Woods suffered a neck injury in the first quarter, and his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, Chris Jones and Khyiris Tonga will continue to operate as the Chiefs' top options at defensive tackle.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Not available against Denver
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Delane (shoulder) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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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Chiefs' L'Jarius Sneed: Lands on injured reserve
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The Chiefs placed Sneed (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
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.
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Chiefs' L'Jarius Sneed: Iffy for Week 8
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Sneed (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Denver.
Sneed missed Wednesday's practice while tending to a personal matter and has reps limited Thursday and Friday due to a lingering knee issue. He's played through his knee injury all season, but if he were to be ruled out for Sunday's AFC West tilt, then Kristian Fulton and Christian Roland-Wallace would both be in line for expanded roles in the Chiefs' secondary.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Questionable vs. Denver
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Delane (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Delane missed each of the last two practices of Week 8 prep due to a shoulder issue, suggesting that the rookie first-rounder picked up the injury during Wednesday's session. The Chiefs have not ruled out Delane despite the missed practices, but if he's unable to play Sunday, then Kristian Fulton and Christian Roland-Wallace would be the top candidates to start opposite Nohl Williams at outside corner.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Misses practice Thursday
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Delane (shoulder) did not practice Thursday.
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 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, amassing 27 total tackles (17 solo), one interception and five passes defended. If Delane can't play in Week 8, Christian Roland-Wallace and Kristian Fulton would be in line for more playing time.
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Chiefs' Omarr Norman-Lott: Designated to return from PUP list
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The Chiefs designated Norman-Lott (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
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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Chiefs' Nohl Williams: Career night in Seattle
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Williams finished Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Seahawks with 10 tackles (four solo) and one interception.
The second-year defensive back's 10 tackles were a career best, and his interception off Sam Darnold late in the second quarter was also the first of Williams' NFL career. Williams is up to 29 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and seven pass defenses (including one interception) through six regular-season games.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Posts 11 tackles in Week 7 loss
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Bolton registered 11 tackles (six solo) during the Chiefs' 20-3 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Bolton played all but one of the Chiefs' 69 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss, and he finished second on the team in tackles behind Drue Tranquill (12). Bolton has recorded double-digit stops in four of six regular-season games and is up to 59 tackles (29 solo) and two pass defenses on the year.
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Chiefs' Drue Tranquill: Season-high 12 stops vs. Seattle
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Tranquill finished Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Seahawks with 12 tackles (four solo).
Tranquil led the Chiefs in combined tackles Sunday, and he was one of three Kansas City defenders to reach double-digit stops. He's logged at least seven tackles in each of the first six games of the regular season and is up to 48 tackles (22 solo), two pass defenses and one fumble recovery in 2026.
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Chiefs' L'Jarius Sneed: Gets green light for Week 7
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Sneed (knee) is active for Sunday night's game against the Seahawks.
Sneed stayed back in Kansas City due to personal reasons but flew out on his own this weekend and is good to go for Sunday night. The veteran cornerback has appeared in all five games this season, logging 30 tackles (20 solo), three pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
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Chiefs' Cooper McDonald: Activated from IR
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The Chiefs activated McDonald (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.
The Chiefs opened McDonald's 21-day practice window Oct. 20. The reserve linebacker has recovered from his knee injury and should be all set to suit up for Sunday Night Football against the Seahawks.
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Chiefs' L'Jarius Sneed: Doesn't fly with team
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Sneed (knee) did not fly to Seattle with the Chiefs due to personal reasons but remains questionable for Sunday night's contest.
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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Chiefs' L'Jarius Sneed: Tagged as questionable vs. Seattle
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Sneed (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Sneed's practice reps were limited all week while the veteran safety managed a lingering knee issue. He's been tagged as questionable for each of the Chiefs' last two games but was cleared to play in Week 6 against the Chargers, when he logged five tackles (four solo), one pass defense and one forced fumble. Christian Roland-Wallace and Kristian Fulton would both be in line for more snaps defensively if Sneed does not play.
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Chiefs' George Karlaftis: Notches first sack of 2026
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Karlaftis registered six total tackles, a sack and two pass breakups in Sunday's 22-6 win over the Chargers.
Though Sunday's contest marked the first time all season that he notched a sack, Karlaftis has been making life difficult on quarterbacks throughout the campaign. Per Pro Football Focus, Karlaftis ranks seventh in the NFL with 27 total quarterback pressures, including 19 over the Chiefs' past two games. Karlaftis has also tallied 21 tackles, four pass breakups and an interception through five appearances.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Double-digit takedowns in win
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Bolton recorded 11 total tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Chargers.
Bolton led the team in takedowns, notching double-digit tackles in a game for the third time this season. The linebacker has now registered 48 total tackles (23 solo) and two passes defensed over five contests to open the 2026 campaign.
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Chiefs' Cooper McDonald: Practice window opened by Kansas City
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The Chiefs designated McDonald (knee) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
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.
