Kareem Hunt injury update: Latest news on Chiefs RB’s status

Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt is dealing with a hip injury. Here are the latest updates.

Kareem Hunt was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury report this week but should be available for the defending Super Bowl champions’ matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 27.

Kareem Hunt injury update

Hunt was listed with a hip injury that limited his participation in practice on Wednesday. However, Hunt recovered enough over the course of the week to be a full participant in Kansas City’s workouts on Thursday and Friday.

How long will Kareem Hunt be out?

Hunt isn’t expected to miss time due to his injury and should be available for the Chiefs’ Week 8 matchup against the Raiders on Sunday.

Chiefs RB depth chart

Assuming Hunt plays against Las Vegas in Week 8, Kansas City’s backfield will feature veterans Samaje Perine and Clyde Edwards-Helaire, as well as rookie rusher Carson Steele.

Expect one of Hunt’s backups to be listed as inactive when the Chiefs face the Raiders this weekend.

Mike Danna injury update: Latest news on Chiefs DE’s status

#Chiefs DL Mike Danna is dealing with a pectoral injury. Here are the latest updates.

After missing Week 7 due to a pectoral injury, starting defensive end Mike Danna will be out again in Week 8 when the Kansas City Chiefs face the Las Vegas Raiders, according to the team’s official injury report.

Mike Danna injury update

Danna has been listed as having a pectoral issue on the Chiefs’ injury reports since the team’s bye in Week 6. The injury has kept him from practicing while he takes time to heal. With an official status of OUT, he will miss his second consecutive game this week.

How long will Mike Danna be out?

The franchise has not indicated what Danna’s timeline for return might look like, but the defensive end will have to sit out Kansas City’s Week 8 matchup against Las Vegas.

Chiefs DE depth chart

With Danna out for another week, the Chiefs will need defensive ends Felix Anudike-Uzomah and George Karlaftis to do some heavy lifting for the defense when they face the Raiders. Kansas City is still missing B.J. Thompson and Charles Omenihu, both on the Chiefs’ injured reserve list.