**** OFFICAL Injury Watch Thread ****

[TLO]

Updates:

Originally Posted by ShowtimeSBMVP

There are no game injury designations for #SBLVII

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 10, 2023

2/7

Spoiler!

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed says he has cleared concussion protocol

— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) February 7, 2023

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Toney says he is playing

Kadarius Toney told me he’s “definitely” playing on Sunday. He suffered an ankle injury in the AFC championship game.

— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) February 7, 2023

Originally Posted by Dante84

The #Chiefs have activated RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire off IR, while they placed WR Mecole Hardman on IR, ending his season.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 6, 2023

2/2

Spoiler!

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Yes

In a departure from expectations this afternoon, Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed was on the field for some stretching and conditioning that would put him in the next stage of the concussion protocol, a very good sign for him.

— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) February 2, 2023

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Andy Reid is optimistic JuJu Smith-Schuster, who sustained a left knee injury Sunday, will be able to participate in the team's practices next week in Arizona.

"He's in the good place," Reid said. "The main thing is letting that thing calm down. We'll just see where it goes."

— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) February 2, 2023

Originally Posted by Dante84

Andy Reid on Mecole Hardman: “I doubt he’ll make the Super Bowl.”

— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) February 2, 2023

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Probably right

Andy Reid said Mecole Hardman, Kadarius Toney, JuJu Smith-Schuster & L'Jarius Sneed are not expected to practice.

"He did a great job of playing in that game, very courageous effort," Reid said of Hardman. "My heart goes out to the kid. He is hurting."

— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) February 2, 2023

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Reid was particularly optimistic that among the injured players Toney and JuJu would be able to play in the Super Bowl. On JuJu, Reid said, "He's in a good place."

— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) February 2, 2023

1/31

Spoiler!

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Andy Reid said L’Jarius Snead, who spends most of his time covering teams #1 QB is in the concussion protocol. His status for the Super Bowl will be one to watch vs the #eagles

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 30, 2023

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Chiefs LB Willie Gay is optimistic about playing in the Super Bowl despite hurting his shoulder Sunday vs. Cincinnati, per source. Early tests were encouraging.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 31, 2023

.@adamteicher to @J810Anderson on how the #Chiefs feel about the chances of their injured players returning for the Super Bowl: "The Chiefs feel like everybody's got a chance, all those guys." Adds that it's doubtful that all of them would make it, but all should have a shot.

— Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) January 31, 2023

[FringeNC]

Did Fortson have many snaps yesterday? He didn't even have a target. I think we need Blake Bell active for the SB, even if we're a bit depleted at receiver. He's a better blocker.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by Sofa King

Real and insighful injury updates can't come soon enough

This

[nychief]

Originally Posted by philfree

I don't think injury's matter for the Chiefs at this point. This teams just tough.

Umm... remember our offensive line against Tampa?

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

Originally Posted by nychief

Umm... remember our offensive line against Tampa?

This time we have a decent O-Line, but nobody to throw it to.

Really gonna have to hope for the best this time.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by Bl00dyBizkitz

This time we have a decent O-Line, but nobody to throw it to.

Really gonna have to hope for the best this time.

Why are you all immediately assuming that nobody comes back with an extra week of rest?

[MVChiefFan]

Originally Posted by TinyEvel

Anybody else think Pacheco was limping a bit toward the end of the game? Like he might have a knee or something?

This happened on the kickoff right after the Bengals tied it at 20. It looked like he took a shoulder to the thigh. Probably just a contusion. He played the rest of the game, so he should be fine.

[MVChiefFan]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Why are you all immediately assuming that nobody comes back with an extra week of rest?

Yeah, I don’t understand people thinking all these guys are for sure out. We know absolutely nothing and we have two weeks. WTF?

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Why are you all immediately assuming that nobody comes back with an extra week of rest?

Sorry maybe you misunderstood my wording.

I think we'll get some back, but there's really no guarantee we'll get them all back, so we'll just have to hope for the best.

I REALLY hope Sneed is back. I'd like either Toney or Hardman to be back, one of the two. We're getting Justin Watson. MVS seems fine. I really don't know about JuJu. Hopefully Pacheco is fine, too.

And then on top of all of that, Kelce and Mahomes need to be at 100%. A high ankle sprain is still a high ankle sprain, and we're really gonna need his scrambling ability.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by blake5676

Did they show Toney on the sideline at all or did anyone catch him on the field during the celebrations?

I didn't see him later, but I did see him walk off the field after his injury. He seemed to walk OK, but slow. They said it was an ankle. I think two weeks should generally be OK for an ankle. It wasn't a muscular injury as far as I know.

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

Originally Posted by loochy

I didn't see him later, but I did see him walk off the field after his injury. He seemed to walk OK, but slow. They said it was an ankle. I think two weeks should generally be OK for an ankle. It wasn't a muscular injury as far as I know.

Sorry, I missed watching some of the game having to pick up my Son, still listened to the Radio broadcast.

Did Toney come back into the game after that non-contact injury in the 1st half?

[Sassy Squatch]

No. Never saw him again

[loochy]

Originally Posted by MVChiefFan

This happened on the kickoff right after the Bengals tied it at 20. It looked like he took a shoulder to the thigh. Probably just a contusion. He played the rest of the game, so he should be fine.

Did nobody else see him after that play at the end of the game (the play right before pat's scramble) where he caught the ball in the flat and tried to plow the defender? He clearly hurt himself there - either his head or neck. He didn't hop back up like he normally does and he laid there for a while before walking off the field. It looked like he walked kind of wobbly-ish too (to me, at least). I guess nobody noticed because of the critical time of the game

[KC_Lee]

Originally Posted by loochy

Did nobody else see him after that play at the end of the game (the play right before pat's scramble) where he caught the ball in the flat and tried to plow the defender? He clearly hurt himself there - either his head or neck. He didn't hop back up like he normally does and he laid there for a while before walking off the field. It looked like he walked kind of wobbly-ish too (to me, at least). I guess nobody noticed because of the critical time of the game

I saw that, my comment at the time was he looks hurt, he's not jumping up as angrily like he normally does.

[Sassy Squatch]

Oh, missed that Toney was able to walk off the field. Yeah, he's going to play in 2 weeks. Juju is the only one I'd probably pencil in as a solid no now.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Oh, missed that Toney was able to walk off the field. Yeah, he's going to play in 2 weeks. Juju is the only one I'd probably pencil in as a solid no now.

Yeah, you can kind of see it here at 2:19. He gets up slowly and walks off. When he fell like that I thought knee, but I think he got lucky.