The Kansas City Chiefs need all hands on deck for their championship defense campaign in 2023, and with several contributors injured ahead of their preseason kickoff on Sunday, all eyes will be on their inactive list this week.
Andy Reid offered reporters an update on the Chiefs’ injuries after practice on Monday, noting the progression of four key players who are at different parts of their recovery processes.
Said Reid: “As far as injuries go, Jody Fortson, L’Jarius Sneed – and his [injury] is better it’s getting there the inflammation we’re working with, and then KT [Kadarius Toney]. Everyone else practiced it was good to get some of the guys that were banged up a little bit out there. Turk [Tershawn Wharton] continues to progress with reps. A little nine-on-seven, so on teams, good to get him in there.”
Though his comment was ambiguous in regard to Fortson’s status, Reid seemed optimistic that Sneed was progressing well. Toney is expected to be out until the start of the regular season and is one of the great unknowns of Kansas City’s 2023 offense at this juncture.
His mention of Wharton’s development was a positive sign for the Chiefs’ defense, which is still without Chris Jones in their front four for the foreseeable future.