Kansas City Chiefs manage several injuries ahead of season opener against Denver Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs are navigating a series of injuries to key players as they prepare for a Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos. Defensive tackle Chris Jones missed practice due to a back injury, and Josh Simmons has been sidelined for over a week with a similar issue. Coach Andy Reid expressed optimism that both players will be ready for the regular season. Additional personnel concerns include Kingsley Suamataia leaving practice early with an injury, along with lingering status questions for Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Mansoor Delane, and Kenneth Walker III. While Denver experienced soft tissue injuries earlier this summer, the team enters the final stretch of preparation in relatively better health. The status of the Chiefs' roster will be confirmed when the injury report is released prior to the team's matchup at Arrowhead.

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