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INJURY UPDATE: Two Veteran Chiefs Defenders Leave With First-Quarter Injuries vs. Eagles

Kansas City, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs entered their Super Bowl LIX rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium short-handed on offense with wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals unavailable. The problems quickly spread to the defense when two veteran defenders exited in the first quarter.

Defensive end Mike Danna sustained a hip injury. He was examined in the sideline medical tent, then attempted to get into a three-point stance to simulate a pass rush, but ultimately returned to the locker room. The Chiefs initially listed Danna as questionable to return before ruling him out by the middle of the second quarter.

Cornerback Kristian Fulton, who missed part of training camp while recovering from a knee injury, also left the game with an ankle injury. He was listed as doubtful to return and later ruled out for the remainder of the game.

These early losses forced significant adjustments: depth on the edge/defensive line thinned without Danna, while the secondary had to rotate more heavily after Fulton’s departure. With the offense already depleted, Kansas City’s in-game management burden rose sharply from the opening half.

Source: KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — CB Kristian Fulton and DE Mike Danna have been downgraded to OUT.

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