These Chiefs players are not expected to play in preseason Week 2

The majority of the Kansas City Chiefs' 90-man offseason roster will be available to suit up and play in preseason Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. Yet, several players will miss the game due to injury or other factors. The Chiefs do not typically release a list of inactive players during the preseason, so we're […]

Charles Goldman — NFL Managing Editor

Aug 19, 2023 4:45 PM EDT

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The Chiefs do not typically release a list of inactive players during the preseason, so we're left to wait until the game has concluded to officially find out which players don't participate in the game.

Last week, the Chiefs ruled out RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder), CB L’Jarius Sneed (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (knee), and DT Turk Wharton (knee) ahead of the game. Andy Reid did not officially rule out any players this week, but it was an oversight rather than an indication that these players are set to return. None of the above players returned to practice in full yet, so you can expect they'll miss the matchup with the Cardinals.

Three players have recently been injured during games or practice: CB Nic Jones (hand), WR Nikko Remigio (shoulder), and OL Nick Allegretti (shoulder).

It's safe to assume that they won't suit up on Saturday night either.

Chiefs DT Chris Jones continues holding out for a long-term contract extension. He is not expected to play as a result.

Keep an eye on DL Mike Danna. He did not play in preseason Week 1, but he wasn't ruled out ahead of the game. He's dealt with some calf issues during training camp, so this could be a form of veteran maintenance.

Another player to keep an eye on is WR Kekoa Crawford. He was absent from the final training camp practice of the season on Thursday for undisclosed reasons.