Chiefs-Chargers reveal their inactive players lists, final decision made on rookie DT Omarr Norman-Lott
Here are the Chiefs’ inactive players for Week 1 vs. Chargers
The Kansas City Chiefs have released their inactive players lists for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil.
We already know that wide receiver Jalen Royals did not make the trip with the team as he recovers from knee tendinitis. Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, who has been limited during practice with an ankle injury, will have to wait at least one more week to make his NFL debut as he has been made inactive.
Let’s take a look at Kansas City’s full list for Friday night.
Chiefs inactive players
- WR Jalen Royals
- DT Omarr Norman-Lott
- TE Jared Wiley
- RB Elijah Mitchell
- C/G Hunter Nourzad
- DE Malik Herring
Chargers inactive players
- S RJ Mickens
- TE Tucker Fisk
- CB Nikko Reed
- OLB Kyle Kennard
- T Foster Sarell
- TE Oronde Gadsden
- DL Naquan Jones
Observations:
The Chiefs elevated DT Marlon Tuipulotu from the practice squad earlier today, which makes sense with Norman-Lott out and Derrick Nnadi just rejoining the team less than two weeks ago.
K.C.’s run defense will have its hands full with the Chargers’ rushing attack, featuring the duo of Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton.
It is also notable that rookie RB Brashard Smith got the nod over veteran Elijah Mitchell. Smith got a lot of run with the first-team offense during training camp, especially lined up as a wide receiver.
Chargers right guard Mekhi Becton is active after suddenly popping up on the injury report earlier today with an illness. That means L.A. is at full health, and have no significant inactive players.
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