Chiefs Rookie Mansoor Delane Gets Troubling Injury Update
Summary
Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane has a shoulder injury that is preventing him from practicing contact drills. Team reporters say he is unlikely to be ready if the regular season starts next week, and the medical staff wants him to have more time to heal. The Chiefs hope Delane will replace a key player they traded away.Key Facts
- Mansoor Delane missed mandatory minicamp in June due to a shoulder injury.
- He expected to be fully healed soon but recent reports say he is still not ready for contact drills.
- The Chiefs' medical staff is cautious about his recovery and is not rushing him back.
- Delane was picked 6th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft after the Chiefs traded up from 9th.
- He is expected to replace All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, who was traded to the Los Angeles Rams.
- Another Chiefs cornerback, Jaylen Watson, also joined the Rams in free agency.
- The Chiefs start their 2026 season on September 14 against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football.
- Experts do not expect Delane to start the season on injured reserve unless his condition worsens.
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