Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Staying on IR through Week 13
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Bolton (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday night's game against the Packers.
The third-year linebacker was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, but it seems as if he's not ready for in-game action just yet. Bolton was able to log a week of limited practice sessions, bit he's in line to miss his fifth consecutive game Sunday. Leo Chenal and Darius Harris should continue seeing increased work in Kansas City's linebacker corps until Bolton is ready to return to the field.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: On practice field Wednesday
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The Chiefs designated Bolton (wrist) for return from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Kansas City now has 21 days to officially activate Bolton from its injured reserve list before it would have to shut him down for the remainder of the season. The Chiefs' injury reports over the week will shed light on whether he'll be available for Week 13 at Green Bay.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Moved to IR
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The Chiefs placed Bolton (wrist) on injured reserve Saturday.
Bolton dislocated his wrist in the second half of the Chiefs' 31-17 win over the Chargers in Week 7. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Monday that Bolton was set to undergo surgery for the injury and will be out for two months. Bolton has played in just four games this season and missed time earlier in the year with an ankle injury. In his absence, Drue Tranquill and Leo Chenal are candidates to receive more playing time at linebacker next to veteran Willie Gay.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Cleared to play Thursday
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Bolton (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
The Chiefs will have one of the league's better linebackers back on the field Thursday after his three-game absence, potentially elevating a defense that's already been playing well. Bolton had 180 tackles last season and 15 over the first two weeks of 2023, with his absence the past three weeks allowing Drue Tranquill to accumulate 27 tackles in a three-down role.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Logs limited practice Tuesday
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Bolton (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday.
After missing a third consecutive game Sunday at Minnesota, Bolton was limited during Kansas City's first practice of the new week. He'll have one more chance to practice in full before Thursday's game versus Denver.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Not playing Sunday
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Bolton (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
This will be the third straight missed game for the Chiefs' starting middle linebacker. Bolton made a combined 15 tackles in his two starts this season. Drue Tranquill should play in his absence.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Still limited by ankle
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Bolton (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
His presence at practice at all is an encouraging sign for Bolton after he's missed Kansas City's last two games, but his availability for Week 5 is still up in the air. If he can log a full practice Thursday or Friday, he may be able to shed his injury designation prior to Sunday.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Sidelined again
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Bolton (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Bolton was also unable to practice last week leading up to his absence from the team's Week 3 win over the Bears. He'll work to get back on the field and will likely need to do so by Friday at the latest if he's going to suit up Week 4 against the Jets.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Solid game in Week 2
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Bolton recorded eight tackles in Sunday's 17-9 win at the Jaguars.
Despite a very pass-heavy game from Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville's offense, Bolton still managed to put up a good tackle total Sunday. He's well on his way to another highly productive season and remains a great IDP option heading into a Week 3 matchup versus Chicago.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Double-digit stops in win
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Bolton recorded 10 tackles (four solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 27-24 win versus Denver.
Bolton logged his ninth double-digit tackle outing of the season. His 165 tackles this season only rank behind Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun (171) in the NFL this season. Bolton should have a chance to finish as the league's leading tackler if he can post another prolific performance Week 18 against Las Vegas.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Sets career high Saturday
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Bolton recorded 17 tackles (eight solo) in Saturday's 24-10 win over the Seahawks.
Bolton's 17 stops this past weekend now accounts for his new career high in that department, surpassing his previous 16-stop performance he put forth in Week 13 versus Cincinnati. The second-year pro now ranks No. 3 in the NFL with 154 tackles on the season, and he'll likely remain heavily involved in Kansas City's defensive game plan when the Chiefs host the Broncos on New Year's Day.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Paltry performance Week 15
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Bolton tallied seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 30-24 overtime victory against Houston.
This marked Bolton's least productive outing since his three-tackle outing versus Tennessee in Week 9. While seven tackles is a solid performance for most defenders, the second-year linebacker has been a tackling machine this season, notching double-digit tackles in seven of 14 games now this season. Bolton will look to increase his production Saturday against Seattle.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Logs full practice Friday
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Bolton (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Denver.
Bolton was limited during the first two practices of Week 14 prep due to a groin injury but returned to full participation Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday. Across 12 appearances, the second-year linebacker has totaled 122 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Limited with groin issue
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Bolton (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, per the team's official site.
Considering that Bolton played every defensive snap against a relentless Bengals' offense this past Sunday, his limited participation in Wednesday's session could be maintenance related. The 22-year-old is coming off of a career-high 16 tackles, and he'll have two more opportunities to return to full speed before Kansas City would have to tag him with an injury designation heading into this weekend's matchup versus Denver.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Grabs another INT in Week 12
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Bolton recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) and one interception during Sunday's 26-10 win versus the Rams.
Bolton notched the second interception of his career after picking off Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert just last week. The 22-year-old linebacker also logged double-digit tackles for the sixth time this season, and he once again finished with a team high in this category. Bolton is now only seven stops away from setting a new career high in tackles.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Amasses nine stops in Sunday's win
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Bolton collected nine tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 44-23 win over the 49ers.
Bolton's nine stops during Sunday's win over San Fransisco now ranks him tied for sixth among the NFL's tackling leaders thus far in 2022 with 69 in that department. The 22-year-old linebacker is off to a hot start in his second season with the Chiefs, and he'll look to keep momentum rolling after Kansas City's Week 8 bye when the team hosts Tennessee on Sunday night in Week 9.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Logs nine tackles
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Bolton recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in Monday's 30-29 win over the Raiders.
Bolton has now totaled 47 tackles (32 solo) and two sacks through his five games this season. The 22-year-old continues to lead the Chiefs' linebackers in defensive snaps played (304) and will look to continue building his defensive stats this Sunday against Buffalo.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Racks up eight tackles in win
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Bolton recorded eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 41-31 win over the Buccaneers.
The 22-year-old linebacker's eight tackles in Week 4 brings his total up to 37 on the year. What's even more impressive is that Bolton was able to play every single defensive snap Sunday against Tampa Bay, and he'll look to produce another effective outing when the team hosts the Raiders on Monday night.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: No injury designation
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Bolton (undisclosed) wasn't listed on Thursday's injury report.
Bolton was held out against the Steelers last week, likely as a precaution considering he was removed from COVID protocol only one day before the game. He should get a full week of practice under his belt before Sunday's game against the Bengals and move back into a starting role at linebacker.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Put on COVID-19 list
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Bolton was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday after testing positive for the virus, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
The linebacker just made a career-high 10 solo tackles on Thursday Night against the Chargers, but tested positive Tuesday and will now become the latest Chief to join the COVID-19 list. Bolton was one of seven Chiefs players to be added to the list Tuesday, joining teammates Tyreek Hill and Blake Bell, amongst others.
