The Chiefs defense will be without cornerback Sean Smith while he serves a suspension to start the season and they may also be without nose tackle Dontari Poe.
The team revealed, via the Associated Press, Tuesday that Poe had surgery to repair a herniated disc on his back on July 15. Poe initially hurt his back during the team’s offseason workouts and aggravated the injury while working out on his own to prepare for training camp.
Trainer Rick Burkholder said that Poe is out indefinitely and his absence could stretch into the regular season.