Cook (head) is back in Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against Houston after being evaluated for a possible concussion, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Cook was pulled from the game in the first quarter after making a tackle and was then evaluated for a possible concussion. However, he has since come back into the contest. Jaden Hicks had entered while Cook was out and will now return to a rotational role.
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Chiefs' Bryan Cook: Exits for concussion check Saturday
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Cook is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Saturday's AFC divisional-round battle against the Texans.
Cook was hurt while making a tackle on Texans wideout Nico Collins in the first quarter. He subsequently headed to the locker room to be evaluated. Jaden Hicks has entered the game at safety for the Chiefs in Cook's stead.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Making return in divisional round
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Watson (lower leg) is active for Saturday's AFC divisional-round matchup against Houston.
Watson will make his return to the field after missing the Chiefs' final 11 games of the regular season while on IR due to a fractured fibula-tibia. It's not clear how much of a workload he'll handle after the extended absence, as Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported earlier in the week that the third-year cornerback could have his snaps monitored if able to suit up. With Watson back in action, Keith Taylor is a healthy scratch Saturday.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Takes big step toward return
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The Chiefs activated Watson (lower leg) off injured reserve Friday, and he remains questionable to play Saturday against Houston.
Watson had been on IR since Oct. 22 after fracturing his left fibula-tibia Week 7 versus San Francisco. He was designated to return Jan. 3 and logged a trio of full practices this week. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid implied Thursday that Watson has a real chance of playing Saturday but also suggested that he may not get a full workload, saying of the cornerback, "we'll see how it goes as far as the game reps and all that," per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Questionable to face Houston
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Watson (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday's AFC divisional-round clash against the Texans.
Watson has been on the Chiefs' injured reserve since Oct. 22 after fracturing his left fibula-tibia in Week 7 against the 49ers. He was designated to return from IR on Jan. 3, and he was a full participant in practice all week. Watson would have to be activated from IR before Saturday's playoff bout in order to play.
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Chiefs' Chris Jones: Logs another full practice
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Jones (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
The First-Team All-Pro defensive lineman from Mississippi State was sidelined for the Chiefs' final two regular-season games this season due to a calf injury. However, he's opened Kansas City's week of practice with consecutive full sessions, indicating that he's recovered from the issue. Jones' return is a significant addition to help the Chiefs' defense as they prepare for a hot Texans offense in the divisional round, which has averaged 27.5 points per game over their last two contests.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Promising start to practice week
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Watson (lower leg), who is currently on IR, was a full participant in practice Tuesday.
Watson hasn't played since fracturing his left ankle Week 7 against San Francisco, but he was designated to return from injured reserve Jan. 3 and appears to have a real chance of playing in Saturday's AFC divisional-round matchup against Houston. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid echoed that possibility Tuesday, saying of Watson, "I'm not telling you he can play a whole game, but I think he has a chance of playing. We'll see," per Jordan Foote of SI.com. Of late, Josh Williams has been playing most of the defensive snaps opposite Trent McDuffie at cornerback.
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Chiefs' Chris Jones: Appears set to return Saturday
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Jones (calf) was a full participant in practice Tuesday.
Jones suffered a strained calf Week 16 against Houston and didn't play in either of Kansas City's final two regular-season games. The Chiefs' first-round playoff bye afforded him extra rest, however, and Jones' ability to log a full practice to open this week suggests that he should be ready to return Saturday in the AFC divisional-round matchup versus the Texans. If that indeed happens, Derrick Nnadi will likely see significantly less than the 65 percent snap share he logged in Week 18 against Denver.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Posts full practice to open week
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McDuffie (knee) was a full practice participant Tuesday.
McDuffie didn't play in Kansas City's Week 18 game against Denver due to a knee issue, though his absence may have been partly precautionary with the Chiefs resting most of their starters. The third-year cornerback's ability to fully practice Tuesday suggests he'll be able to play in Saturday's AFC divisional-round clash against the Texans. As a result, Nazeeh Johnson will likely return to a rotational role.
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Chiefs' Chamarri Conner: Logs full practice to begin week
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Conner (shoulder) practiced fully Tuesday.
Conner hurt his shoulder Week 18 against Denver, though Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the second-year defensive back practiced the following Friday. Kansas City had a first-round playoff bye, so Conner had extra time to get well. Conner's full practice Tuesday suggests he should be good to go for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against Houston.
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Chiefs' Marlon Tuipulotu: Lands on IR, done for season
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The Chiefs placed Tuipulotu (undisclosed) on injured reserve Friday.
It's not clear what issue Tuipulotu is dealing with, but he's not eligible to play again this season regardless of how deep the Chiefs advance in the playoffs. The fourth-year defensive tackle played in Kansas City's final two games of the regular season, tallying four tackles (two solo). Tuipulotu signed a one-year contract with Kansas City last September and will be a free agent at the conclusion of the current campaign.
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Chiefs' Chamarri Conner: Back at practice
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Head coach Andy Reid told reporters that Conner (shoulder) participated in practice Friday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
The second-year pro from Virginia Tech sustained a shoulder injury in the Chiefs' Week 18 loss to the Broncos, sidelining him for most of the second half. However, Conner's return to practice Friday suggests he's trending toward playing in the playoffs, especially with Kansas City having a bye until the divisional round.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Doing well at practice
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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Watson (lower leg) is participating in practice and "moving around well," Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Watson had his 21-day practice window opened Jan. 3, and he appears to be making significant progress toward a return from IR in time to suit up for the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. As a result of Kansas City having earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC, Watson has the benefit of an additional week to focus on his health. He'll need to be activated from IR in order to be eligible for postseason action.
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Chiefs' Chris Jones: Back at practice
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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Jones (calf) is participating in practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Jones missed Kansas City's final two regular-season games due to a calf injury, though the majority of starters sat Week 18 regardless of health. Having secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC, Jones will have another week to get healthy before working to make his return during the divisional round of the playoffs.
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Chiefs' Chamarri Conner: Done for Week 18
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Conner hurt his shoulder Sunday against Denver and has been ruled out from returning.
Conner was ruled out early in the third quarter after racking up five stops (three solo) in the first half. With his day now done, the second-year cornerback will finish the 2024 regular season with 77 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, along with four pass defenses (including two interceptions) and a fumble-recovery touchdown. The Chiefs have wrapped up a first-round playoff bye, so Conner will have an extra week to try to recover from the shoulder injury in time for Kansas City's next game, which will come in the AFC divisional round.
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Chiefs' Drue Tranquill: Active but likely won't play
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Tranquill is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Tranquill probably won't see the field Sunday due to the Chiefs being locked in as the AFC's No. 1 seed for the postseason. Nick Bolton is also active, but Blake Lynch, Cam Jones and Leo Chenal will likely see most of the snaps at linebacker in Week 18.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Active but unlikely to play
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Reid is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Reid will suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale, but he's unlikely to see the field as the Chiefs are set as the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Jaden Hicks will likely see the majority of snaps at strong safety instead of Reid.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Active for Week 18
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Bolton is active for Sunday's game against Denver.
Bolton was initially listed as doubtful since the Chiefs are locked in as the AFC's No. 1 seed. He will suit up for Sunday's game, but it's unlikely that he will see the field. Blake Lynch will likely see most of the snaps at middle linebacker for the regular-season finale.
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Chiefs' George Karlaftis: Not playing against Denver
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Karlaftis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Karlaftis will get some additional rest since the Chiefs have locked in the AFC's No. 1 seed. He'll end his third NFL regular season with 35 tackles (21 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and five pass defenses across 16 games. Charles Omenihu and Felix Anudike-Uzomah are in line to see more defensive snaps due to Karlaftis' absence.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Won't play against Denver
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McDuffie (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
McDuffie picked up a knee injury during the Chiefs' Week 17 win over the Steelers, which limited him in practice all week. That limited participation may have also had to do with the fact that Kansas City is locked in as the AFC's No. 1 seed heading into the postseason, and McDuffie's next opportunity won't be until the divisional round. Keith Taylor will likely start at outside corner opposite Josh Williams due to McDuffie's absence.
