Omenihu (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Omenihu was designated to return from the Chiefs' reserve/PUP list Wednesday and practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week. However, he has yet to be activated to Kansas City's active roster and will remain out for Sunday's matchup. Expect Mike Danna and George Karlaftis to continue serving as the Chiefs' top edge rushers while Omenihu is sidelined in Week 11.
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Chiefs' Charles Omenihu: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Omenihu (knee) is unlikely to play in Week 11 at Buffalo, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Omenihu, who has been recovering from a torn ACL, was just cleared to return to practice Wednesday, so it won't be a huge surprise if he's not able to suit up for game action right off the bat. If he can't go in Week 11, his next chance to play would be in Week 12 at Carolina.
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Chiefs' Charles Omenihu: Returning to practice
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Kansas City designated Omenihu (knee) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Omenihu has only been out of pads for a little more than nine months after tearing his ACL during last season's AFC Championship Game at Baltimore, but it now looks like he has a legitimate chance to play in Week 11 at Buffalo. His status will be one to keep an eye on when the Chiefs release their official practice reports Thursday and Friday.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Six tackles vs. Denver
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McDuffie finished Sunday's 14-13 win over the Broncos with six tackles (five solo).
McDuffie's six tackles Sunday tied a season high, and the third-year cornerback has played every single defensive snap across the Chiefs' nine regular-season games. For the year, he's up to 34 tackles (22 solo) and five pass defenses.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Seven stops vs. Denver
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Reid logged seven total tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 16-14 win over the Broncos.
Reid has now accumulated 50 total tackles and three passes defended, including one interception, through the Chiefs' first nine games this season. He's tied for the team lead in interceptions and ranks second in total tackles. Expect Reid to continue starting alongside Bryan Cook as part of the Chiefs' top safety duo in Week 11's matchup against the Bills.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Logs sack in Week 10
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Bolton recorded six total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 16-14 win over the Broncos.
Bolton was one of six Chiefs to bring down Bo Nix in Sunday's win, recording his first sack of the season. The fourth-year pro is the Chiefs' leading tackler, having accumulated 62 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and three passes defended through the team's first nine games. He's expected to remain a viable IDP option as the Chiefs travel to Buffalo in Week 11.
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Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Career high in tackles Sunday
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Johnson recorded 10 total tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 16-14 win over the Broncos.
Johnson not only led the Chiefs in total tackles in Sunday's win, but he also doubled his previous career high for tackles in a single game (five). The Marshall product tallied the first sack of his young career as well, bringing down Bo Nix for a 17-yard loss in the first quarter. Expect Johnson to continue starting opposite Trent McDuffie as one of the Chiefs' top outside cornerbacks, especially after Sunday's performance.
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Chiefs' Tershawn Wharton: Good to go Sunday
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Wharton (knee) is not on the Chiefs' inactive list for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Wharton missed the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury, but he earned the questionable tag after logging a limited session Friday and will play Sunday. Wharton has logged four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense in the Chiefs' three games since the Week 6 bye.
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Chiefs' Tershawn Wharton: Questionable for Sunday
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Wharton (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Wharton upgraded to limited participation Friday after opening Kansas City's week of practice with consecutive DNPs, so he appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday. However, if the 26-year-old is unable to play in Week 10, expect Marlon Tuipulotu to see increased work as one of the Chiefs' top rotational interior defensive linemen.
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Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Ready to rock
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Johnson (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Johnson missed Kansas City's Week 9 win over the Buccaneers due to a concussion sustained the week prior. However, the third-year pro was a full participant in practice throughout the week and has passed through the NFL's five-step protocol in time to play Sunday. Expect Johnson to serve as one of the Chiefs' top outside corners in Week 10.
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Chiefs' George Karlaftis: Upgrades to full Thursday
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Karlaftis (abdomen) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Karlaftis was limited Wednesday but seems fine ahead of Sunday's date with the Broncos. On the season, Karlaftis has recorded 22 tackles (12 solo), including 4.0 sacks, 13 QB hits and two pass deflections.
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Chiefs' George Karlaftis: Limited Wednesday
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Karlaftis (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
The third-year pro from Purdue played 33 defensive snaps and recorded four total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers. However, it now appears he picked up an abdomen injury in the process. Karlaftis' participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play through the pain in Week 10's matchup against the Broncos.
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Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Opens week with full practice
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Johnson (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Johnson missed Monday's game against the Buccaneers due to a concussion he suffered in Week 8 against the Raiders. His ability to practice in full Wednesday is a sign that the 2022 seventh-round pick is trending toward playing Sunday against the Broncos, but he'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols before being able to return. Across seven regular-season games, Johnson has logged 14 tackles (six solo).
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Danna (pectoral) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Danna missed the Chiefs' last three games due to a pectoral injury, but the 2020 fifth-round pick appears to be over the issue as he was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's injury report. Barring any setbacks, Danna should be able to suit up against the Broncos on Sunday. Across four regular-season outings, he's logged 14 tackles (eight solo), including 0.5 sacks.
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Chiefs' Charles Omenihu: Expects return to practice soon
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Coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Omenihu (knee) is "getting close" to returning to practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Omenihu wasn't listed as a participant on the Chiefs' official practice report Wednesday, so it seems relatively safe to say he won't be suiting up for Sunday's game versus the Broncos. With that said, his coach's comments suggest he might have a chance to come back in Week 11.
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Chiefs' Drue Tranquill: Seven tackles vs. Tampa Bay
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Tranquill logged seven tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Monday's 30-24 overtime win over the Buccaneers.
Tranquill combined with Felix Anudike-Uzomah for an eight-yard sack on Baker Mayfield late in the fourth quarter of Monday's game. Tranquill is now up to 45 tackles (27 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery through the first eight games of the regular season.
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Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Won't play Monday
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Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.
Johnson was diagnosed with a concussion during the Chiefs' Week 8 win over the Raiders. He was able to end the week with consecutive limited practices, but the 2022 seventh-round pick has been unable to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocols. Johnson's next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against Denver on Sunday, Nov. 10. Joshua Williams is the top candidate to start at corner Monday alongside Trent McDuffie.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Won't play vs. Tampa Bay
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Danna (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.
Danna was a limited practice participant all week, but he will miss a third straight game due to a pectoral injury. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against the Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 10. The Chiefs acquired Joshua Uche from the Patriots on Monday, and he should see significant playing time at edge right away opposite starter George Karlaftis.
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Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Limited practice Friday
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Johnson (concussion) was a limited participant at Kansas City's practice Friday.
Johnson suffered a concussion in the team's Week 8 win over the Raiders, opening the week as a non-participant at practice Thursday. The cornerback's participation Friday is a step in the right direction, but he will still have to clear concussion protocol ahead of Monday's matchup with the Buccaneers in order to play.
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Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Won't practice Thursday
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Johnson (concussion) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Johnson, who was placed in the concussion protocol during Kansas City's win over the Raiders in Week 8, will need to gain full clearance in order to be eligible for Monday's contest against the Buccaneers. In order to foster optimism about his chances of playing Week 9, Johnson will likely have to upgrade to non-contact practice activity by Friday.
