Chiefs Rookie Mansoor Delane Gets Troubling Injury Update
The Kansas City Chiefs have a lot riding on Mansoor Delane becoming a star, and so far, he's been held back by injury.
Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane, who went missing from the mandatory minicamp in June due to a shoulder injury, is now facing a troubling situation. Last week, Delane assured reporters that he expected his shoulder to be fully healed "sometime soon, for sure." However, NFL analyst Nate Taylor's recent statement on "The Drive" on Kansas City's 96.5 The Fan presented cause for concern.
During the interview, Taylor unequivocally stated that Delane would not be able to play in a regular-season game if the Chiefs had one next week, and he did not anticipate a change in this stance even after a month. The medical staff remains uncomfortable with Delane's shoulder healing and has not deemed it safe for him to return to full-contact activities.
This development is unfortunate as Delane possesses the physical tools to excel but is currently wearing the non-contact, yellow jersey. Head Coach Andy Reid insists on the jersey being taken off, and Taylor questioned whether Delane would play at all after training camp, which concludes in late August. While Taylor ruled out the possibility of Delane starting the season on injured reserve unless something went terribly wrong, the Chiefs are counting on Delane to replace All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, traded to the Los Angeles Rams.
Kansas City also lost cornerback Jaylen Watson to the Rams in the free agency market. The Chiefs kick off their 2026 regular-season schedule against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on "Monday Night Football" on September 14.
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