Jared Wiley suffers hamstring strain at Chiefs training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:53 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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.
- •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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