Kansas City Chiefs’ final injury report for Week 3 road tilt vs. Miami Dolphins features familiar absences and a big return
The Kansas City Chiefs released their final injury report for Week 3 vs. the Miami Dolphins, complete with game status designations.
The Kansas City Chiefs have released their final injury report ahead of Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins.
For the third consecutive week, the Chiefs will be without LT Josh Simmons (back), and SS Chamarri Conner (knee) will not play. Andy Reid revealed the news after Friday’s practice. The good news is that No. 6 overall pick, Mansoor Delane (shoulder), is expected to participate and play in Week 3.
On Conner: “(Chamarri) Connor did some work today, but he’ll be deactivated this afternoon. He’s making progress, so he’s up practicing and moving around.”
On Simmons: “He’s making progress. We’ve just got to see where it all goes here.”
On Delane: “There’s a good chance (he’ll play), yeah.”
Here’s a quick breakdown of the final Week 3 injury reports for each club, complete with game status designations. Keep in mind that clubs can add to the injury report through Week 3’s kickoff on Sunday.
Kansas City Chiefs’ Friday injury report for Week 3
| Player | Injury | Wed./Thu./Fri. | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT Josh Simmons | Back | DNP/DNP/DNP | OUT |
| DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah | Quad | LP/FP/FP | – |
| DB Chamarri Conner | Knee | LP/LP/LP | Doubftul |
| CB L’Jarius Sneed | Knee | LP/LP/LP | – |
| DT Chris Jones | Calf | LP/LP/LP | – |
| LB Jeff Bassa | Shoulder | FP/FP/FP | – |
| WR Rashee Rice | Knee | FP/FP/FP | – |
| DB Jaden Hicks | Biceps | FP/FP/FP | – |
| QB Patrick Mahomes | Knee | FP/FP/FP | – |
| LB Jack Cochrane | Calf | FP/FP/FP | – |
| CB Mansoor Delane | Shoulder | FP/FP/FP | – |
KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related
Observations
- Nohl Williams on Mansoor Delane coming back in Week 3: “I mean, any natural competitor is frustrated (missing time). He’s hungry to play a full game, and I think he will this weekend. So you know, I’m excited for him. I know he’s excited, and you know he’s gonna get the job done. You know that’s who he is.”
Miami Dolphins’ Friday injury report for Week 3
| Player | Injury | Wed./Thu./Fri. | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGE Rob Beal Jr. | Hamstring | DNP/DNP/DNP | OUT |
| WR Caleb Douglas | Ankle | DNP/DNP/DNP | OUT |
| LS Tucker Addington | Shoulder | LP/LP/LP | – |
| WR Chris Bell | Knee | LP/LP/FP | – |
| CB JuJu Brents | Knee | LP/LP/FP | Questionable |
| WR Ryan Miller | Hip / Back | LP/DNP/FP | Questionable |
| RB Jaylen Wright | Stinger / Foot | LP/LP/LP | Doubtful |
| CB Chris Johnson | Shoulder | FP/FP/FP | – |
| EDGE Chop Robinson | Concussion | FP/FP/FP | – |
| TE Seydou Traore | Thumb | FP/FP/FP | – |
KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related
Observations
- EDGE Chop Robinson will return from a concussion on Sunday. He’s easily the Dolphins’ best pass-rusher.
- Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley ruled out WR Caleb Douglas ahead of Friday’s practice. It’ll be a disappointment for Patrick Mahomes, who expressed excitement about facing off against players from his alma mater, Texas Tech.
