Second-year defensive back Chamarri Conner has developed into a solid contributor in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense but has been held out of practice since sustaining a concussion in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Will Conner be back for Kansas City’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day?
Chamarri Conner injury update
Conner went into concussion protocol in Week 15 and has not practiced since.
How long will Chamarri Conner be out?
On Tuesday, the Chiefs officially ruled Conner out for their Week 17 matchup against the Steelers. Though he won’t play on Christmas Day, Conner may be able to return for Kansas City’s Week 18 tilt against the Denver Broncos on January 5.
Chiefs DB depth chart
Rookie defensive back Christian Roland-Wallace and veteran safety Deon Bush are expected to see more playing time while Conner is sidelined. Fans can expect Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson to target Conner’s replacements as Pittsburgh looks to attack Spagnuolo’s defense.