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Andy Reid provides injury updates following Chiefs' preseason loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:30 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Andy Reid provides injury updates following Chiefs' preseason loss
Summary

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reported several injuries after the team's 16-15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 22. Starting safety Alohi Gilman was ruled out due to back spasms encountered during warmups. Reserve defensive end Tyreke Smith has a hamstring issue and was questionable to return. The Chiefs also missed multiple key players, including Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from a significant knee injury. Reid mentioned that 15 other players did not take the field for the match, raising concerns for the upcoming regular season.

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  • •Alohi Gilman ruled out due to back spasms during warmups.
  • •Tyreke Smith is questionable to return with a hamstring injury.
  • •Starting safety Chamarri Conner is recovering from a knee injury.
  • •Patrick Mahomes remains out while recovering from a major knee injury.
  • •Several other players missed the game, raising concerns for depth.
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  • 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Andy Reid gives 2 injury updates after Saturday’s preseason loss
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Kansas City saw a defensive starter scratched before Saturday’s game even started.

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