Chiefs news: Kansas City loses linebacker to IR after Broncos clash
The Kansas City Chiefs have placed linebacker Cooper McDonald on injured reserve after he suffered a knee injury during Monday night’s 31-10 Week 1 victory over the Denver Broncos . NFL Network’s Jordan Schultz reported the move Wednesday, adding that McDonald is expected to return at some point this season. “#Chiefs LB Cooper McDonald will be […] The post Chiefs news: Kansas City loses…
Kansas City's linebacker Cooper McDonald has been placed on injured reserve following a knee injury he sustained during Monday night's 31-10 Week 1 victory against the Denver Broncos, according to reports from NFL Network's Jordan Schultz. McDonald, a former undrafted free agent who joined the Chiefs in 2025, is expected to return this season.
His absence creates an early challenge for the Chiefs' linebacker depth, as they seek to build on their impressive season-opening performance. Despite McDonald's setback, there is optimism that he will be available to return this season, giving Kansas City some reassurance as they prepare for their Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts, who are currently 0-1. The Chiefs will face the Colts at home on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
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