KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs dominated out three key contributors Wednesday in proper guard Trey Smith, tight finish Noah Grey and cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace forward of their Thanksgiving Day matchup towards the Dallas Cowboys.
A Professional Bowler final yr, Smith will miss his second sport this season after he sustained a sprained proper ankle Sunday within the comeback win over the Indianapolis Colts. Mike Caliendo, a three-year veteran, is predicted to switch Smith within the beginning lineup.
“He is aware of all the pieces [in the system],” offensive coordinator Matt Nagy stated Tuesday of Caliendo. “To have the ability to step in and do the issues he did, it is worthwhile for us.”
Grey entered the NFL’s concussion protocol when he sustained a concussion within the fourth quarter towards the Colts whereas making a reception. The Chiefs this season have typically used formations that includes both two or three tight ends. Grey’s function will likely be stuffed by Robert Tonyan, an eight-year veteran, and Jared Wiley, a second-year participant who is predicted to make his season debut Thursday.
Roland-Wallace will miss his first sport of the season with a again harm. Rookie cornerback Nohl Williams is predicted to be the Chiefs’ nickel cornerback.
One optimistic for the Chiefs is that coach Andy Reid confirmed Tuesday that beginning operating again Isiah Pacheco will return to the lineup for Thursday’s sport.
Pacheco, 26, has been out since Oct. 27, when he sustained a proper knee harm within the victory over the Washington Commanders. After the sport Thursday, the Chiefs could have 10 days to relaxation and get better earlier than Week 14, after they host the Houston Texans for a prime-time sport Dec. 7.