**** 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

[dirk digler]

Damn Mecole. Makes me sad he was having a good year too

[carcosa]

Shit! ****!!!!

[Dante84]

WR
- JuJu - Swollen Knee, had to leave in the middle of the AFC championship game. Trending towards playing, but will the knee hold up?

- Toney - Sprained ankle, did go through walk-throughs today, should be okay to play, but likely will not be 100%.

- MVS - Healthy, coming off a career game. Going to need that again.

- Watson - Was sick, will presumably be healthy. Highlights and lowlights this season.

- Skyy - Rookie, limited role this year. Will likely need to step up.

- Kemp - Core ST player, might have to have a role at WR.

[Gary Cooper]

Originally Posted by Dante84

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

— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) February 2, 2023

It sucks to have all these injuries at the same position. Reminding me already of the last SB against Tampa when the team was relatively healthy except for O-Line. Injuries seem easier to deal with when they're spread throughout the lineup.

[FloridaMan88]

What is Hardman’s injury?

Hernia?

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by Gary Cooper

It sucks to have all these injuries at the same position. Reminding me already of the last SB against Tampa when the team was relatively healthy except for O-Line. Injuries seem easier to deal with when they're spread throughout the lineup.

It’s not as bad as that offensive line situation.

If the Chiefs can get Toney and JuJu back at 75% each, combine that with MVS/Skyy/Watson and of course a healthy TE group and McKinnon/Pacheco in the screen game… Andy can still scheme it up with that.

[The Franchise]

Wonder if this means they bring back Hardman on a 1 year deal next year for relatively cheap.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by Dante84

WR
- JuJu - Swollen Knee, had to leave in the middle of the AFC championship game. Trending towards playing, but will the knee hold up?

- Toney - Sprained ankle, did go through walk-throughs today, should be okay to play, but likely will not be 100%.

- MVS - Healthy, coming off a career game. Going to need that again.

- Watson - Was sick, will presumably be healthy. Highlights and lowlights this season.

- Skyy - Rookie, limited role this year. Will likely need to step up.

- Kemp - Core ST player, might have to have a role at WR.

Was this said or are you just speculating?

Because that ankle injury appeared to be very minor and he still has another week.

[FloridaMan88]

JuJu is playing next Sunday I would think…

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

[The Franchise]

Juju has a million reasons to play in the Super Bowl.

[Dante84]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Was this said or are you just speculating?

Because that ankle injury appeared to be very minor and he still has another week.

My speculation - as we learned this last week, a sprain is a sprain and people heal differently. That said, he didn't finish the AFC Championship game, so it was bad enough for that to occur.

Also, factoring the way he plays, with ridiculous angles and cuts, if he can't do 100% of those things, he's likely not at 100%.

But yes - I am completely speculating. I hope he goes for 200 yards and 3 TDs.

[dlphg9]

Really sucks for Mecole and the team. If this guy was even 90%, then our offense would be super beneficial.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by Dante84

My speculation - as we learned this last week, a sprain is a sprain and people heal differently. That said, he didn't finish the AFC Championship game, so it was bad enough for that to occur.

Also, factoring the way he plays, with ridiculous angles and cuts, if he can't due 100% of those things, he's likely not at 100%.

But yes - I am completely speculating. I hope he goes for 200 yards and 3 TDs.

There are different kinds of sprains and varying degrees.

His wasn't a HAS and it seemed minor. I think he'll be pretty close to 100% by next week if he's already "close" like Andy says.

[dlphg9]

Did Andy say that he felt better about Toney's injury than JJSS? If so that is really encouraging.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

Did Andy say that he felt better about Toney's injury than JJSS? If so that is really encouraging.

Not necessarily but he implied that Toney was the closest to returning this week.