The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday to reporters that the team would not count on five significant players to play against the Chicago Bears on Saturday, the team’s third scheduled preseason game.
Most of those listed as out on the Chiefs’ injury report are not surprising, but it’s worth noting that each of these players is likely finished with any official preseason activity (looking at game play here) due to the fourth game largely featuring only back-ups and fringe prospects fighting for any open roster slots or practice squad hopes.
Here’s a look at the five players who are already ruled out:
- Steven Nelson has been out for several days in the league’s concussion protocol since he was first struck in the head by an Atlanta Falcons receiver during the Chiefs last preseason game last Friday.