24 Jordan Lucas SS

Lucas (illness) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Despite surfacing on the injury report late in the week with this sickness, Lucas has made the necessary strides to suit up for this AFC contest. The fourth-year safety will mainly stick to special teams.

Lucas (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Lucas fully practiced Wednesday after coming off a shoulder injury and was off the report and cleared Thursday, however, over the next 24 hours, he fell ill. He'll be out there on special teams if he's able to recover by Sunday.

Lucas (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Lucas suffered a shoulder injury during Week 11's win over the Chargers, and he now looks back to full health following Kansas City's bye. He's on track to play his usual role on special teams against the Raiders on Sunday.

Lucas (shoulder) was ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Chargers.

Lucas seemed to get injured on a special teams play, but the severity of his situation isn't clear.

Lucas (shoulder) is questionable to return to Monday's game against Los Angeles.

It's unclear how Lucas picked up the injury, but he was forced to leave the contest late in the second quarter. He'll likely get treatment in over halftime before attempting to return for the second half. As long as Lucas is sidelined, Daniel Sorensen and Armani Watts would be in line for the depth safety snaps.

Lucas (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Lucas sat out Sunday's win over the Jaguars due to a back issue, but he now appears ready to retake the field. Barring any setbacks Lucas projects to play a rotational role Week 2 versus the Raiders.

Lucas (back) is officially listed as out for Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Lucas was forced to miss Friday's practice with a back injury, a nick that will cost him Week 1 of the regular season. With the Penn State product sidelined, Armani Watts likely is in line to see an increase in reps.

Lucas (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's season opener against Jacksonville.

Lucas wasn't listed on the injury report until he missed practice Friday with a back issue. When healthy, the 26-year-old figures to back up Tyrann Mathieu this season. If Lucas can't play Sunday, Armani Watts would be next in line at strong safety.

Lucas (hamstring) has rejoined the practice ranks, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Lucas missed some time due to what was deemed a hamstring spasm, but it appears that issue is behind him and he will turn his focus toward preparing for the season. He's likely destined to serve as a special-teams player and depth safety for the Chiefs in 2019.

Lucas (hamstring) isn't participating at Friday's practice, Brooke Pryor of The Kansas City Star reports.

Lucas was forced to exit Sunday's practice session and has yet to return to action due to the hamstring injury. The 26-year-old is competing for a starting role at free safety opposite Tyrann Mathieu, but it's unclear when he's expected to return to the field.

Lucas was forced to leave Sunday's practice early due to a hamstring injury, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

It could have been just a precaution by the team, but the injury was apparently serious enough to restrict Lucas from finishing Sunday's practice. The 25-year-old safety is coming off a decent season in 2018, in which he accumulated 32 tackles, one sack and one interception across 16 games. Fellow free safety Juan Thornhill is also dealing with a calf injury, so the depth chart looks quite thin at the moment.

Lucas signed his restricted free agent tender Monday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Lucas will receive just over $2 million for 2019 and have the chance to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. The 25-year-old safety accumulated 32 tackles, one sack and one interception across 16 games with the Chiefs in 2018.

Lucas (shoulder) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Lucas injured his shoulder during the team's season finale against the Raiders, though it seems he'll be ready to go versus the Colts in the AFC divisional round. The third-year safety has complied 32 tackles and one interception this season.

Lucas is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a neck injury.

Lucas sustained a neck injury late in the first half of Sunday's regular-season finale. If the third-year pro is unable to retake the field, expect Eric Murray to serve as the top backup to starting free safety Ron Parker.

Lucas will serve as the Chiefs' starting strong safety during Sunday's game against the Bengals, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Lucas earned another start after a strong Week 6 performance, in which the third-year pro played all 78 offensive snaps and made 10 tackles. Expect Lucas to see quite a bit of action against Cincinnati's explosive air attack.

Lucas made 10 tackles (four solo) and one pass breakup while playing all 78 defensive snaps in Sunday's 43-40 loss to the Patriots.

Lucas drew the start while Eric Berry (heel) and Eric Murray (lower leg) were inactive. He posted his second straight solid outing, as Lucas had also snagged an interception in Week 5. If Berry and Murray continue to sit out, expect Lucas to start again in Week 7 against the Bengals.

Lucas was traded from the Dolphins to the Chiefs on Friday in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.

The 2016 sixth-round pick out of Penn State joins the Chiefs' 53-man roster after spending much of his 2017 campaign on special teams for the Dolphins. He'll also provide depth at cornerback behind Steven Nelson and Kendall Fuller.

Lucas re-signed Wednesday with the Dolphins, Alain Poupart of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Lucas is expected to serve as a depth cornerback should he stick on Miami's roster throughout the 2018 campaign. Entering his third season with the Dolphins, Lucas has appeared in 19 games and tallied just eight combined tackles.

Lucas finished the 2017 season with six tackles in 11 games.

Lucas was the sixth-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft by Miami but has played sparingly in his two years with the club. He has been used as a depth cornerback and special teams player, a role that isn't likely to change should he remain with the team next season.

Lucas was promoted to the Dolphins active roster on Tuesday.

Lucas joins the active roster after tackle Eric Smith was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The 24-year-old defensive back will likely play a role as a backup and on special teams.