Mansoor Delane starts first preseason game for Chiefs against Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Mansoor Delane made his first preseason start for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 23. Limited by a shoulder injury in training camp, Delane played the entire first quarter but did not record any tackles or pass defenses. He faced wide receiver Kameron Johnson in man coverage and was involved in a pivotal play after an unnecessary roughness call was drawn against Buccaneers tight end Ted Hurst. The Chiefs' defense impressed in the first half, shutting out Tampa Bay before allowing a second-half surge from Buccaneers backups.
- •Mansoor Delane played the entire first quarter
- •Delane faced Kameron Johnson in man coverage
- •The Chiefs defense held the Buccaneers scoreless in the first half
- •Felix Anudike-Uzomah recorded a sack
- •Delane missed a tackle but contributed to a turnover draw
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — What Chiefs Rookie Mansoor Delane Showed In First Preseason Start
"After battling a shoulder injury for much of training camp, Mansoor Delane started and played the entire first quarter (or three defensive series) against Tampa Bay.
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