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Kansas City Chiefs DST

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Losing cornerback L'Jarius Sneed shouldn't be enough to dampen the expectations of a Chiefs defense that finished second per game last year in sacks (57), total yards allowed (289.8) and points allowed (16.1). Anchored by a quality front-seven including dangerous D-tackle Chris Jones, the Chiefs tend to have a way of dictating their opponents' game plans via the scoreboard. If there's a worry it's that they open the season against the Ravens, Bengals and Falcons, three offenses with plenty of firepower. But after that they have maybe three or four matchups on the schedule against offenses who can reliably match up with them on the scoreboard. If you can keep the long view in mind, the Chiefs DST are worth taking with one of your last two picks.

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  • Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Suiting up for practice

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    Johnson (knee) participated during the first day of padded practice Friday, PJ Green of Fox4 News Kansas City reports. Johnson was recovering from a torn ACL as recently as Wednesday, but he now appears to be back at or near full speed. After the Chiefs lost L'Jarius Sneed during free agency, there could be some competition at camp for boundary reps at corner this season.
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  • Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Dealing with knee injury

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    Johnson is nursing a right knee injury at training camp with Kansas City, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports. Johnson missed the entirety of the 2023 season while recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee, and it's unclear if he's dealing with an injury related to that or not. Kansas City will begin its preseason action Aug. 10 against the Jaguars, and the cornerback will set his sights on being ready to go for that contest.
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  • Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Getting first-team reps

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    Johnson (knee) was spotted working with the Chiefs' first-team defense Wednesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports. Johnson missed all of Kansas City's 2023 campaign due to a torn ACL, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. The 2022 seventh-round pick has played no defensive snaps across his 11 games in the NFL, but with the departure of L'Jarius Sneed this offseason, Johnson could be thrust into the mix as a starting or rotational cornerback for the Chiefs in 2024.
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  • Chiefs' Jaden Hicks: Seeing first-team work

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    Hicks was working with the Chiefs' first-team defense Monday with Justin Reid (quadriceps) on the team's NFI list, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports. The rookie safety out of Washington State has received a vote of confidence from his coaching staff, seeing first-team snaps while Reid recovers from his quadriceps injury. Hicks isn't expected to have a big defensive role during Kansas City's 2024 campaign, but he could be the next man up at safety if Reid or Bryan Cook go down at some point this season.
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  • Chiefs' Bryan Cook: Past ankle issue

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    Cook (ankle) was spotted working with the Chiefs' first-team defense Monday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports. The 2022 second-round pick out of Cincinnati sustained a season-ending ankle injury during Kansas City's Week 13 loss to the Packers, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. Cook started all 12 games he appeared in last season, recording 42 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception. The 24-year-old is expected to remain one of the Chiefs' top safeties heading into their 2024 campaign.
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  • Chiefs' Justin Reid: Dealing with quad injury

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    Kansas City indicated that Reid was placed on the active/non-football injury list Sunday due to a quad issue, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports. Reid was a surprise addition to the NFI list, and the reason for the move is now clear. Head coach Andy Reid indicated that the safety is day-to-day, so it doesn't sound like the issue will put his status for the start of the season in jeopardy.
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  • Chiefs' Justin Reid: Begins camp on NFI list

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    The Chiefs placed Reid (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports. It's not yet clear what sort of issue Reid is dealing with, though those details may be shared following Sunday's practice. The veteran safety is eligible to be activated at any time during the preseason, at which point he'd be able to practice and play in exhibition contests.
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  • Chiefs' Derrick Nnadi: Placed on PUP list

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    The Chiefs placed Nnadi (tricep) on the active/PUP list Wednesday. Nnadi suffered a left tricep injury during Kansas City's wild-card win over the Dolphins after suiting up for all 17 of the team's regular-season games, and he was sidelined during OTAs. The defensive tackle can be activated from the PUP list at any point throughout training camp, though at this time, it's unclear whether he'll be available for the Chiefs' preseason opener against Jacksonville on Aug. 10.
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  • Chiefs' Charles Omenihu: Heads to PUP list

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    The Chiefs placed Omenihu (knee) on the active/PUP list Wednesday. Omenihu is still recovering from February surgery to repair a torn ACL, an injury he suffered uring Kansas City's AFC Championship Game win over the Ravens. The expectation is that he'll miss at least the early portion of the 2024 regular season.
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  • Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Placed on PUP list

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    The Chiefs placed Watson on the active/PUP list Wednesday with an undisclosed injury. He'll be eligible to come off the PUP list at any time during training camp or the preseason, once the Chiefs deem him healthy enough to practice. The 2022 seventh-round draft pick was a rotational contributor in the Kansas City secondary last season, but he now appears primed for a more pivotal role in 2024 following the departure of L'Jarius Sneed.
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  • Chiefs' BJ Thompson: Shifts to NFI list

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    Kansas City placed Thompson (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Thompson being placed on the NFI list to begin training camp isn't surprising, as he suffered a seizure and cardiac arrest during a team meeting back in June. Kansas City will doubtless take every precaution with Thompson's recovery as he works his way back onto the practice field. He'll be eligible to return from the NFI list at any point during training camp or the preseason, once cleared to practice.
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  • Isaiah Buggs: Informed of release

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    The Chiefs informed Buggs of his release Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Buggs was arrested June 16 on charges of domestic violence and burglary, less than a month after he turned himself in for misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. He played for Detroit the past two seasons and was waived Jan. 2.
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  • Chiefs' BJ Thompson: Released from hospital

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    Thompson (undisclosed) was released from the hospital Monday, Alex Andrejev and Nate Taylor of The Athletic report. Thompson is now resting at home four days after having suffered a seizure and cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting at team facilities. The Chiefs will surely take a cautious approach to the 27-year-old's recovery. When ready to retake the field, Thompson will be in position to compete for a depth role at edge rusher while also potentially contributing on special teams.
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  • Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Participating in OTAs

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    Johnson (knee) is participating in the Chiefs' organized team activities, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports. Johnson has apparently recovered from a torn ACL that caused him to miss the entire 2023 season. The 2022 seventh-round pick will now try to earn a depth role in the secondary for the defending Super Bowl champs.
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  • Chiefs' BJ Thompson: Awake and responsive

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    Thompson, who was reported to be in stable condition Thursday after suffering a seizure and going into cardiac arrest during a special-teams meeting, is awake and responsive Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Thompson's prognosis is positive, per Pelissero, and Adam Teicher of ESPN reported Thursday that doctors are 'optimistic' about his recovery. The Chiefs returned to practice Friday to conclude voluntary OTAs.
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  • Chiefs' Jaden Hicks: KC ends slide in Round 4

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    The Chiefs selected Hicks in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 133rd overall. Deemed by many to be the top safety entering the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chiefs managed to snare Hicks with one of the final picks in the fourth round. A two-year starter at Washington State, the 6-foot-2 safety is probably more of a coverage option as opposed to a bruiser near the box, but he'll have time to grow in the secondary with the Chiefs already three-deep at safety.
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  • Chiefs' Nazeeh Johnson: Pens ERFA contract

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    Johnson (knee) signed his contract with the Chiefs as a exclusive rights free agent Tuesday. Johnson spent the entire 2023 campaign on injured reserve due to a torn ACL. He contributed exclusively on special teams as a rookie back in 2022, and prior to tearing his ACL it was expected that Johnson would get a chance to compete for expanded defensive opportunities. If his recovery concludes without any setbacks, Johnson should pick up where he left off prior to injury.
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  • Chiefs' Mike Danna: Back with Super Bowl champs

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    Danna has agreed to a three-year deal to remain with the Chiefs, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Danna -- whose deal is reportedly worth $24 million and includes $13 million guaranteed, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network -- established career highs last year by recording 6.5 sacks and 50 tackles in 16 regular-season games for Kansas City. With an extension now in place, the 26-year-old is set to continue in his starting defensive end role with the team that took him in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
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  • Titans' L'Jarius Sneed: Agrees to massive deal with Titans

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    Sneed and Tennessee agreed to terms Tuesday on a four-year, $76.4 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Sneed's massive new contract reportedly includes a $20 million signing bonus and $55 million guaranteed, though the exact guarantees haven't been disclosed. It's an enormous commitment from Tennessee, but the team is installing Sneed as its No. 1 cornerback after parting with a 2025 third-round selection and 2024 seventh-round pick to acquire him from Kansas City.
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  • Titans' L'Jarius Sneed: Dealt to Music City

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    Sneed was traded to the Titans on Friday in exchange for a 2025 third-round selection and 2024 seventh-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Sneed and Tennessee are expected to work out a new contract once the trade is finalized. The Chiefs placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on him prior to free agency before granting the cornerback permission to seek a trade and speak with teams around the league. That ultimately led to a deal with the Titans, where Sneed will presumably slot into the No. 1 cornerback role heading into the 2024 campaign.
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