Final Chiefs injury report ahead of Week 3 game vs. Dolphins

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>Chiefs remain nearly full strength as they chase a 3-0 start, with only left tackle Josh Simmons ruled out and one safety doubtful

>The Kansas City Chiefs are 2-0 and looking to keep their early-season momentum going when they travel to face the winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Kansas City’s injury report remains one of the lightest in the league heading into Week 3, a continuation of the good fortune that has helped the Chiefs open the season 2-0. [cite:220][cite:219]

>Left tackle Josh Simmons has been ruled out for the third straight week because of a back injury that kept him out of practice all week. His absence continues to force adjustments to Kansas City’s blindside protection.

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>Safety Chamarri Conner is the only other Chiefs player carrying a game designation. He is doubtful with a knee injury after being limited all three days, and head coach Andy Reid confirmed Conner will be deactivated Sunday.

Here's the final injury report for the Chiefs and Dolphins. pic.twitter.com/E4X34N00sG

>— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) September 25, 2026

Patrick Mahomes remains full-goDenny Medley-Imagn ImagesThe best news centers on the quarterback. Mahomes, managing a knee injury, was a full practice participant all week and carries no game status. That marks his third straight game cleared without restriction.

>Star defensive tackle Chris Jones also avoided a final designation despite being limited all week with a calf issue. He is expected to anchor Kansas City’s interior defensive line against Miami.

>Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed followed a similar pattern. He was limited every practice with a managed knee problem but received no game status and is expected to play.

Rookie cornerback trending toward playingRookie cornerback Mansoor Delane, one of Kansas City’s two first-round picks, was a full practice participant all week after being active but not playing in the Week 2 win. Delane has no designation, but Reid indicated a good chance he plays significant snaps.

>That matters for a secondary already replacing Conner. If Delane earns extended time, Kansas City leans on a younger group of defensive backs against a Dolphins passing attack still seeking its first win.

>Several other Chiefs appeared on the report earlier in the week but were fully cleared by Friday: defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (quad), linebacker Jeff Bassa (shoulder), defensive back Jadon Canady (knee), linebacker Jack Cochrane (calf), defensive back Jaden Hicks (biceps) and wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee).

Depth remains the only real questionWith Simmons out again, Kansas City continues relying on its backup tackle rotation, a trend that has held since Week 1. The staff has managed that transition well enough to stay undefeated, but any breakdown up front carries added risk on the road.

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>Conner’s expected absence thins the safety depth, but the rest of the secondary, including Sneed and potentially Delane in a larger role, gives the Chiefs enough experience to withstand one absence.

>Overall, Kansas City enters Miami in strong health relative to most Week 3 opponents. Simmons and Conner represent the only real absences, and neither is expected to be season-altering. Reid has consistently praised his training staff’s ability to keep veterans like Jones and Sneed on the field through minor maintenance issues, a pattern that has defined the Chiefs’ approach through two games.

>That stability gives Kansas City a clear opportunity to move to 3-0 while other contenders around the league navigate far messier injury situations. A road trip to face a struggling Dolphins team missing multiple starters of its own only adds to the sense that health could be a quiet advantage for Kansas City as it tries to build early-season separation in the AFC.

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