Chiefs’ Injury Update: Key Duo Hits the Practice Field Again, Boosting Super Bowl Hopes

The Kansas City Chiefs embarked on their crucial week of practice on Thursday, laying down their strategic plans for Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. With the game set in Las Vegas, Nevada, every session this week is critical as they gear up to challenge the 49ers.

In a media briefing on Thursday, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared updates on the team’s injury situation. While confirming the status of some players was as expected, he also hinted at the possibility of a key player’s return for the showdown on February 11.

“Regarding our injury situation, unfortunately, Charles Omenihu won’t be playing due to a torn ACL,” Reid disclosed. “Joe Thuney won’t be practicing today either, but he’s on the mend. We’re keeping our options open with him, depending on his recovery.”

Apart from these two concerns, the Chiefs are in good shape health-wise as they head into Super Bowl LVIII, with only 13 players noted on the injury report. Most of these individuals were active in Thursday’s practice.

Key points from the latest injury report following Thursday’s practice:

Player

DT Chris Jones
Quad

RB Isiah Pacheco
Toe/Ankle
DNP

DE Charles Omenihu
Knee
DNP
DNP

LG Joe Thuney
Pectoral
DNP
DNP

WR Skyy Moore (IR)
Knee
LP
LP

LB Willie Gay Jr.
Neck
LP
FP

CB L’Jarius Sneed
Calf
LP
FP

OT Prince Tega Wanogho

QB Blaine Gabbert
Oblique
FP
FP

WR Richie James
Foot
FP
FP

WR Rashee Rice
Ankle
FP
FP

LB Drue Tranquill
Knee
FP
FP

WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Oblique
FP
FP

KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related

Chris Jones and Isiah Pacheco were both on a limited participation schedule in their first substantial practice of the week, after being marked as non-participants in Wednesday’s preliminary injury report.
Willie Gay Jr. and L’Jarius Sneed were fully engaged in Thursday’s practice, despite being listed as limited in Wednesday’s speculative report.
Kadarius Toney has been cleared from the injury report entirely, including for non-injury related (NIR) reasons. He was seen getting ready during the part of the practice open to journalists.