Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Not available against Denver
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Delane (shoulder) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Delane was initially given the questionable tag for Week 8 despite not practicing both Thursday and Friday. The Chiefs will now be without their rookie first-round corner and veteran defensive back L'Jarius Sneed (knee), the latter of whom was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Their absences for Sunday's AFC West tilt means more defensive snaps are available for the likes of Kristian Fulton, Jadon Canady, Christian Roland-Wallace and Jaden Hicks. Delane's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Jets on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Questionable vs. Denver
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Delane (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Delane missed each of the last two practices of Week 8 prep due to a shoulder issue, suggesting that the rookie first-rounder picked up the injury during Wednesday's session. The Chiefs have not ruled out Delane despite the missed practices, but if he's unable to play Sunday, then Kristian Fulton and Christian Roland-Wallace would be the top candidates to start opposite Nohl Williams at outside corner.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Misses practice Thursday
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Delane (shoulder) did not practice Thursday.
Delane practiced Wednesday, though after missing Thursday's session, he is now listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's divisional clash with the Broncos. The 22-year-old rookie dealt with the issue during training camp, and while he managed to suit up in Week 1 against Denver, he aggravated the injury during the contest and missed the Week 2 overtime victory over the Colts. He has had a sound inaugural campaign, amassing 27 total tackles (17 solo), one interception and five passes defended. If Delane can't play in Week 8, Christian Roland-Wallace and Kristian Fulton would be in line for more playing time.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Double-digit stops in Week 4 win
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Delane tallied 10 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defense during the Chiefs' 30-27 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
The rookie first-rounder played 78 of 84 defensive snaps Sunday (92.9 percent) and was the only Chiefs player to log double-digit tackles. He's reached that mark in back-to-back games and is up to 20 tackles (14 solo) and three pass defenses (including one interception) through the first three games of his NFL career. Up next for the Chiefs is a Week 6 home game Sunday, Oct. 18 against the Chargers, whose offense has struggled with Justin Herbert under center.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Past shoulder injury
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Delane recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Dolphins.
Delane picked off a pass in his regular-season NFL debut in Week 1 against the Broncos but injured his shoulder after playing just three defensive snaps. He was cleared for Week 2 versus Indianapolis but was ultimately held out to rest his shoulder. Delane played 98.6 percent of the defensive snaps against Miami and appears to be past the issue.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Cleared to play Week 2
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Delane (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Delane suffered a shoulder injury during the Chiefs' Week 1 win over the Broncos, but he did enough during the week and Sunday's pregame warmups to be cleared to play against Indianapolis. If Delane suffers a setback against Indianapolis, then Kristian Fulton would likely enter the game at outside corner.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Questionable for Sunday
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Delane (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Delane was limited at practice Friday after practicing in full Wednesday and Thursday, suggesting he suffered some sort of setback during the week. If he can't suit up in Week 2, it could mean increased reps at corner for Kristian Fulton.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Should return soon
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Delane (shoulder) should only miss minimal time as he recovers from the injury he suffered in Monday's 31-10 win over the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Tuesday.
Delane picked off Bo Nix on Denver's opening drive. The cornerback's "Welcome to the NFL" moment was kinder than most, but it quickly flipped the other way as he was forced out of the game early with a shoulder issue. If the first-round rookie cannot heal enough to suit up for Sunday's game against the Colts, Nohl Williams and Kristian Fulton will likely start at outside cornerback for the Chiefs.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Ruled out with shoulder injury
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Delane (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday night's game against the Broncos.
Delane kick-started his NFL debut by intercepting Bo Nix on the Broncos' opening possession. The cornerback's injury may be a flare-up of an existing issue he struggled with throughout OTAs. With the first-round rookie ruled out, Nohl Williams will likely see more snaps at outside cornerback.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Donning non-contact jersey
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Delane (shoulder) is wearing a non-contact yellow jersey during training camp practices, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Delane was forced to miss multiple minicamp practices while tending to a shoulder injury that has lingered into training camp and limited the rookie first-rounder to non-contact drills. It's unclear whether the LSU product will be available to play in the preseason, with the Chiefs' first exhibition game taking place Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Rams. Delane is projected to start opposite L'Jarius Sneed at outside corner, with Kristian Fulton, Kaiir Elam and Nohl Williams providing depth at the position.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Delane has a shoulder injury and had to miss multiple minicamp sessions, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed the injury after Thursday's session, per Sweeney. At the same time, Reid said Delane would be ready for training camp. The first-round pick projects as a starter for Kansas City in his rookie campaign.
