The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their final organized team activity practice open to media members on Thursday. They’ll have just one more practice on Friday before breaking ahead of mandatory minicamp, which begins on Tuesday, June 13.
Andy Reid spoke to the media on Thursday, but he didn’t provide any official injury update. The team is not required to report injuries at this time in the offseason.
Reid did speak on first-round draft pick DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah, who is back in the mix after being limited due to injuries, including thumb surgery.
“Yeah, he is (back to full participation),” Reid said. “He had that thumb surgery and then had a hamstring too. He’s worked through all of that and he’s back in the swing (of things). He’s doing better every day, which is a good thing.”
Arrowhead Pride’s Pete Sweeney noted the following 10 players absent during Thursday’s practice:
- Chris Jones
- Tershawn Wharton
- L’Jarius Sneed
- Jaylen Watson
- Leo Chenal
- Blake Bell
- Jody Fortson
- Jerick McKinnon
- Isiah Pacheco
- Justyn Ross
- Trey Smith
It’s important to note that OTAs are voluntary, but we do know that at least some of these players are dealing with injury (Wharton and Pacheco, for instance).
KSHB-TV’s Aaron Ladd reported that Trent McDuffie was present at practice, but again didn’t have a helmet and was spotted on the sidelines. Mike Edwards was also on the sideline without a helmet according to Sweeney. That’s consistent with last Thursday’s practice as well.
Still no helmet for #Chiefs Trent McDuffie during Thursday's media window. KC being cautious with the second-year cornerback @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/FDyNwSXyZy
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) June 8, 2023
