Chiefs Get Stunning Injury News Prior to Week 14 vs. Bills
By Joe Summers
Uh oh, the Chiefs may have gone from one of the league's healthiest teams to one of its least in just one week.
We saw Drue Tranquill, Donovan Smith and Bryan Cook all suffer injuries in the loss to the Packers, and now it appears star running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a shoulder contustion.
Get the latest information below ahead of Week 14's matchup with the Bills.
Chiefs Injury News: Isiah Pacheco Added to Injury Report
Andy Reid says Isiah Pacheco has a shoulder contusion. He's getting it checked. Bryan Cook has an ankle sprain and is going through further evaluation. Donovan Smith has a neck stinger, and Drue Tranquill remains in concussion protocol.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) December 6, 2023
All four won't practice on Wednesday.
This is the first we've heard of Pacheco's injury, and he obviously was ejected from Sunday's game and not removed due to injury. Hopefully that's a positive sign that he'll play, as he's coming off back-to-back stellar games and Kansas City needs him.
Bryan Cook's return shouldn't be expected, though the Chiefs would suddenly become quite thin at offensive line and linebacker should Smith or Tranquill miss time.
Nick Bolton should return sooner than later, though this is a massive matchup for Kansas City and trotting out backup linebackers across the board is less than desirable.
Wanya Morris was impressive in stepping up when Smith went down against the Packers. I'm encouraged for his long-term potential on the team. That being said, any further injuries on the offensive line would leave no proven players to step in.
We'll update you on these players' statuses moving forward. Fingers crossed we get good news throughout the week.
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