Chiefs Rookie CB Mansoor Delane Faces MRI After Right Shoulder Injury
Mansoor Delane barely had time to settle into his first NFL game before his night took a turn. The Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie cornerback opened his career with an interception of the Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, then left the game after landing awkwardly on his right shoulder. Now the Chiefs are waiting on more […] The post Chiefs Rookie CB Mansoor Delane Faces MRI After Right Shoulder…
Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane faced an MRI after sustaining a right shoulder injury during his NFL debut. The 2026 draft pick from LSU picked off Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix on his third defensive snap but stumbled and landed awkwardly on his right shoulder during the return. Delane was ruled questionable to return and later confirmed as out of the game.
The Chiefs are awaiting the results of his MRI, with hopes that the injury is a sprain rather than a more serious issue. Delane's history of shoulder problems, including missing time during OTAs and mandatory minicamp, adds to the importance of the MRI results. The outcome will significantly impact his early role with the team, as they rely on him as one of the crucial pieces in Steve Spagnuolo's defense.
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