Chiefs' Friday injury report for Bengals
Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid briefed reporters on Friday afternoon following their last practice of the week. Despite a long list of players still missing from practice, Reid only ruled out two players for Sunday's tilt with the Cincinnati Bengals. "As far as the guys that will be out, Kadarius (Toney) and Donovan (Smith) […]
Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid briefed reporters on Friday afternoon following their last practice of the week.
Despite a long list of players still missing from practice, Reid only ruled out two players for Sunday's tilt with the Cincinnati Bengals.
"As far as the guys that will be out, Kadarius (Toney) and Donovan (Smith) will be out," Reid said.
As for the other players, it's a bit of a late Christmas gift as they all seem to have a shot to play in Week 17.
"Clyde (Edwards-Helaire) didn't practice," Reid continued. "Clyde's been a little sick here the past couple of days, but he's making progress in the right direction. L'Jarius Sneed is still working through that calf. He'll be listed as questionable."
As for Isiah Pacheco, who returned to practice on Friday after missing the first two days of the week with a concussion, he's yet to clear the concussion protocol. However, optimism is high that he should be able to be cleared ahead of the game.
"Yeah, so he practiced today," Reid said of Pacheco. "That's part of that (concussion) protocol. We have to see how he did after today. Just from talking to him out there, he did well in the practice, but there is more to it than that."
Reid added that La'Mical Perine and the two practice squad running backs would be ready to go if either Pacheco or CEH is unable to play on Sunday.
The final injury report, complete with game status designations:
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CB L’Jarius Sneed | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
CB Jaylen Watson | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | – |
RB Isiah Pacheco | Concussion/Shoulder | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
LT Donovan Smith | Neck | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
WR Kadarius Toney | Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
RG Trey Smith | Ankle/Knee | LP | LP | FP | – |
LB Nick Bolton | Wrist/Abdomen | FP | FP | FP | – |
S Mike Edwards | Knee | FP | FP | FP | – |
WR Mecole Hardman (IR) | Thumb | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
CB Trent McDuffie | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | – |
DE Charles Omenihu | Groin | FP | FP | FP | – |
CB Josh Williams | Neck | FP | – | – | – |
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire | Illness | – | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related
Observations:
- Mecole Hardman got a "we'll see" from Andy Reid regarding his activation for Week 17. He practiced in full for the last three days.
For more information on the Bengals' injury situation, check here.
Chiefs vs. Bengals broadcast map: Will you be able to watch on TV?
A look at the Week 17 broadcast map for the CBS afternoon slate featuring the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals.
