Jared Wiley suffers hamstring strain at Chiefs training camp

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Jared Wiley suffers hamstring strain at Chiefs training camp
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Jared Wiley, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, left training camp practice early on Wednesday due to a hamstring strain. This setback comes as he was vying for a larger role in the offense behind starters Travis Kelce and Noah Gray. Wiley has shown promise in the offseason, receiving positive feedback after recovering from a prior ACL injury. The Chiefs have not yet disclosed the expected duration of his absence, adding uncertainty to their tight end depth as they prepare for the regular season.

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  • Wiley suffered a hamstring strain during practice on August 12, 2026.
  • He was competing for the No. 3 tight end position.
  • Wiley had positive reviews during offseason workouts.
  • The Chiefs have not announced how long he may be sidelined.
  • Nick Bolton also left practice due to an illness, not an injury.
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Chiefs tight end Jared Wiley suffered an injury Wednesday after building momentum in the competition for a bigger role. The post Chiefs’ Jared Wiley Hit With Injury Setback While Battling for Bigger Role in 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.

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