Chiefs Get Encouraging Injury Updates on Two Chiefs Veterans After Scares vs. Eagles

The Kansas City Chiefs left their primetime rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles with more than a narrow 20–17 defeat—they also had fresh injury worries along the defense. By Sunday night, though, the tone around Arrowhead was notably calmer.

Edge rusher Mike Danna exited in the second half and did not return, sparking initial fear of a hip issue. After postgame evaluation, head coach Andy Reid clarified that Danna tweaked his left quad, not his hip. Early indications point to a mild strain. There’s no firm timetable, but the team views him as day-to-day pending how he responds when practice ramps up this week.

Cornerback Kristian Fulton briefly left after rolling an ankle. Reid called it a “tweak”—often coach-speak for a low-grade sprain—adding that the staff will monitor swelling and stability over the next 48 hours. Given Fulton’s prior injury history in Tennessee, the Chiefs plan a cautious progression, but the expectation is short-term.

“You never want to see your guys leave the field like that—two spots that are tough to replace,” Reid said. “We’ll take a closer look in the morning; no excuses, next man up. I believe the guys fought their tails off and the staff adjusted the plan on the fly.”

With Danna sidelined, Kansas City leaned on a heavier rotation up front. In the secondary, defensive calls shifted to protect a banged-up corner group until Fulton could return. Linebackers Drue Tranquill and Nick Bolton took on added responsibilities in sub-packages, while rookie Ashton Gillotte saw situational snaps. The staff expects all three to be available as the week begins.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes acknowledged the defense’s injuries changed the game’s rhythm. “Field position and tempo swung a bit, so we had to be patient,” he said, crediting veterans for keeping the game within a field goal late.

Barring setbacks, the Chiefs believe both Danna and Fulton have a path to practice participation in some capacity this week. Kansas City sits at 0–1, with another high-leverage matchup looming. Even a brief absence would tighten the margin for a defense that prides itself on depth and communication—but Sunday’s updates suggest relief, not alarm, as preparations resume.