Inactive players announced for Chiefs and Buccaneers preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have confirmed their inactive players for their Week 2 preseason matchup on August 22. Kansas City will be without quarterback Patrick Mahomes and several key players, including offensive linemen Trey Smith and Josh Simmons. Tampa Bay has also ruled out several prominent players, including wide receivers Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka, as well as defensive lineman Vita Vea. Inactives for preseason games are often due to injury or coaching decisions, and teams typically announce them shortly before kickoff. The of the teams’ rosters continues to evolve as they prepare for the regular season.
- •Chiefs inactive players include Patrick Mahomes and Trey Smith.
- •Buccaneers inactive players include Jalen McMillan and Vita Vea.
- •Teams announce inactives shortly before the game.
- •Inactives may result from injuries or coaching strategy.
- •Preseason games can reveal roster strengths and weaknesses.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Inactive players for Chiefs vs. Buccaneers, preseason Week 2
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