Chiefs Defense Suffers Devastating Blow as Two Starters Are Ruled Out Ahead of Broncos Game

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without starting cornerbacks Mansoor Delane and L’Jarius Sneed for their Week 8 divisional matchup against the Denver Broncos. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Delane was ruled out due to an aggravated shoulder injury, while Sneed was placed on injured reserve because of a lingering knee issue that will sideline him for at least four games.

To cover the defensive absences, the Chiefs elevated cornerback Melvin Smith Jr. and defensive end Tyreke Smith, while defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott was also ruled out. On offense, Kansas City received positive news with wide receiver Rashee Rice returning from a hamstring issue and right tackle Jaylon Moore clearing concussion protocol.