Chiefs-Jets Inactives: Chiefs down both first-round picks

Miami Gardens, Florida - September 27, 2026 - The Kansas City Chiefs have announced their inactive players for Sunday's matchup against the New York Jets. Tackle Diego Pounds, cornerback Mansoor Delane, fullback Ben VanSumeren, defensive end Jack Pyburn and defensive tackle Peter Woods will not participate. Rookie Garrett Nussmeir, designated as the third quarterback, is eligible to enter the game if starters Patrick Mahomes or backup Justin Fields are unavailable.

Delane (shoulder) and Woods (neck) were already on the injury report for Friday's final roster update. The Chiefs will face the game with both of their first-round draft picks sitting out. Wide receiver Nikko Remigio (hip) was listed as questionable but is now confirmed to play. On Saturday, practice squad defensive tackle Marcus Harris was elevated to the active roster and remains active for the contest. He will revert to the practice squad post-game, as he has used all three permitted elevations.

Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, who suffered an ACL tear last season, is still listed as out and remains on the Chiefs' Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list. The Jets have also released their list of inactives, including wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Tim Patrick, linebacker Trevin Wallace and defensive end Joseph Ossai, cornerbacks Nahshon Wright and Nahshon Wright, and offensive linemen Kohl Levao and Blake Freeland.

Wilson (concussion) and Wallace (groin) were previously ruled out. Ossai (ankle) and Wright (back) were initially marked as questionable but were downgraded to out after the Jets' departure to Kansas City on Saturday.

Former Kansas State safety VJ Payne (knee) was also reported to be out by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, though Payne appears active for the game. The Jets elevated practice tackle Brant Banks and linebacker Troy Reeder for the matchup, both of whom are active for the game.