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The Kansas City Chiefs return to training camp practices on Sunday after a day off in St. Joseph, Missouri. As the Chiefs open Sunday’s non-padded practice, they have both good and bad news about injuries, as many players have been dealing with them throughout camp.
Nick Jacobs of KSHB41 filmed offensive lineman Wanya Morris on Sunday returning to practice with his helmet, following his early departure from Friday’s session owing to a shoulder ailment.
In Friday’s practice before his injury, Morris had been tested at left guard, putting his versatility to the test, while rookie Kingsley Suamataia received reps at left tackle from the first team.
Note that some players may be able to return to Sunday’s non-padded practice at “full” capacity without being physically prepared for full contact, as is the case with all of the team’s injuries that could be worsened by contact.
According to Charles Goldman, cornerback Jaylen Watson was not required to wear his yellow non-contact jersey during Friday’s practice because there was no padding.
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According to FOX4‘s Robert Simpson, wide receiver Kadarius Toney has been out since leaving practice on July 31 due to an ankle injury, and he will not play on Sunday since he will not have his helmet. According to Simpson, cornerback Kelvin Joseph did not bring his helmet because he was nursing a hamstring injury.
Nick Bolton, a linebacker, hurt his elbow on July 31 and has since missed practice.
After missing all of July’s practices due to a foot injury, wide receiver Justin Watson has finally returned to action.
Risk prevention Chiefs Digest’s Matt Derrick reports that cornerback Nazeeh Johnson (hamstring) and running back Deon Bush (ankle) have both re-acquired their helmets and are ready to play again.
Now that Watson and left guard Joe Thuney are no longer on the PUP list, along with several others who are making partial returns, the Chiefs’ injured players are:
- Return to Center Joseph Kelvin (hamstring)
- Benson (elbow) linebacker
- One injured wide receiver is Kadarius Toney.
- Risk prevention Justin Reid (athletic injury, non-football-related)
- B.J. Thompson (NFI), defensive end
- Protective finish Omenihu Charles (PUP)
- Derrick Nnadi, a defensive tackle (PUP)
