Final Chiefs injury report: Week 3 Friday practice

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting a bit healthier ahead of their matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 3. Chiefs HC Andy Reid updated reporters on the injury situation after practice on Friday. "As far as injuries go, the guys that didn't practice today were (Nick) Bolton and Richie James," Reid said. "So, they're […]

Charles Goldman — NFL Managing Editor

Sep 22, 2023 4:05 PM EDT

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting a bit healthier ahead of their matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 3.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid updated reporters on the injury situation after practice on Friday.

"As far as injuries go, the guys that didn't practice today were (Nick) Bolton and Richie James," Reid said. "So, they're making progress, they just weren't able to practice. Kadarius (Toney) practiced and Willie (Gay Jr.) practiced, they were the other guys who were hurt a little bit. (Isiah) Pacheco, he's practicing."

Both LB Nick Bolton and WR Richie James missed all three practice sessions, which doesn't bode well for their chances to play in Week 3. If Bolton is out, Reid confirmed what we explained on Thursday, Drue Tranquill is likely to be the team's choice for MIKE linebacker.

Reid's update on Toney was rather positive. Asked about whether he made it through practice OK on Friday, Reid confirmed he had a good workout.

"I think so," Reid said. "I mean, we just finished, so I'll see. I mean, he was good at the end (of practice)."

Find the latest injury report from practice, complete with game status designations below:

Player	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game Status
LB Nick Bolton	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
LB Willie Gay Jr.	Quad	DNP	LP	LP	Questionable
WR Richie James	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
RB Isiah Pacheco	Hamstring	DNP	LP	LP	Questionable
WR Kadarius Toney	Toe	DNP	DNP	LP	Questionable
CB L’Jarius Sneed	Knee	LP	FP	FP	–
RT Jawaan Taylor	Shoulder	FP	FP	FP	–
CB Nic Jones	Hand	FP	FP	FP	–
WR Justin Watson	Ankle	FP	FP	FP	–
CB Jaylen Watson	Shoulder	–	FP	FP	–

KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related

Observations:

Holding out Bolton and James even though they're improving is probably a wise decision for the long term.
It sounds as if Toney's injury isn't significant, but I'd still look to limit his role so as to not aggravate the toe issue.
Expect that both Pacheco and Gay Jr. will play on Sunday with no limitations despite being listed as questionable.

For more information on the Bears' injury situation, check here.