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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Chiefs Lose First-Round Pick to Season-Ending Injury
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. One of the Kansas City Chiefs' promising young defensive players suffered a major career setback on Monday. The Chiefs, who fell one win shy of becoming the first team in NFL history to three-peat as Super Bowl champions last season, had one of the top defensive units in the league. Kansas City ranked fourth in scoring defense (19.2 points allowed per game) and ninth in total defense (320.6 yards allowed per game), but defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will have to replace a big hole on his defensive line after it was revealed the team will be without 2023 first-round pick Felix Anudike-Uzomah for the entire season. More NFL: 49ers Could Face NFL Punishment Over Brandon Aiyuk Decision Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, NFL: Johnny Manziel Sends Clear Message to Shedeur Sanders Amid Browns QB Battle "Felix Anudike-Uzomah, the Chiefs' 1st-round pick in 2023, will be placed on injured reserve with a right strained hamstring, per the team," ESPN's Nate Taylor wrote on X on Monday. "His season ends before the preseason finale." Anudike-Uzomah started three games last season, logging 27 tackles, 14 pressures, seven hurries, six tackles for loss, four QB hits, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, according to Pro Football Focus. He ranked fifth among defensive linemen in pressures and hurries, and he was expected to play a much larger role this season. More NFL: 49ers Lose Bidding War to NFC Rival for Former Second-Round WR
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
These 5 Chiefs were injured during Kansas City's preseason loss to the Seattle Seahawks
The Kansas City Chiefs were unable to escape their preseason loss to the Seattle Seahawks with a clean injury report. According to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, five Chiefs players sustained injuries in the game, including former first-round pick Felix Anudike-Uzomah and rookie defensive back Nohl Williams. Among the others mentioned by Reid were veterans Mike Edwards, Jack Cochrane, and Nazeeh Johnson, all of whom were members of the Kansas City's Super Bowl LVIII roster. While the exact nature of the players' injuries is unknown, Chiefs Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen shared a brief update on their status in a post to Twitter after Friday's game: Injuries are to be expected in the preseason, but with just weeks remaining before Kansas City's Week 1 kickoff against the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, the Chiefs can't afford to be without any of their top players. Stay tuned for more information about Kansas City's injuries as more information becomes available postgame.
USA Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Chiefs DL Felix Anudike-Uzomah officially changed his jersey number for 2025 season
Chiefs DL Felix Anudike-Uzomah officially changed his jersey number for 2025 season This week, the Kansas City Chiefs released the jersey numbers for their rookie class from the 2025 NFL draft. Though there weren't any major surprises in the highly anticipated reveal, some eagle-eyed Chiefs fans noticed that third-round pick Ashton Gillotte had been assigned No. 97, which defensive lineman Felix Anudike-Uzomah had previously worn. In a post to Instagram shortly after the announcement, Anudike-Uzomah confirmed that he is set to don the No. 91 jersey next season, marking a return to the number he wore as a collegian during his time with the Kansas State Wildcats. A screenshot of Anudike-Uzomah's message was shared by user @Vince_Lovergine on Twitter: In years past, defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi wore the No. 91 jersey, but the number became available when the former Florida State Seminole signed with the New York Jets in free agency. Both Gillotte and Anudike-Uzomah will be counted on to help lead Kansas City's revamped pass-rush in 2025, and both young linemen are heading into the offseason ready to help the Chiefs get back to the Super Bowl, regardless of which jersey number they wear.
USA Today
24-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 NFL draft: What time could the Eagles be on the clock in the first round?
2025 NFL draft: What time could the Eagles be on the clock in the first round? With the 2025 NFL draft just hours away, we're looking at and projecting what time the Philadelphia Eagles will pick in Round 1 on Thursday night It's draft day, and unlike the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants, Philadelphia will pick last in the first round. Their initial pick will come at No. 32 overall on night one. The Eagles have eight selections in the 2025 NFL draft and could land more if Howie Roseman starts wheeling and dealing. For fans who aren't focused on where Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, or Abdul Carter may land, Philadelphia fans could have a lengthy first-round wait unless Howie Roseman moves up for a player he covets. Philadelphia is on the clock at No. 32 overall as we enter Thursday, leaving fans and experts with a 31-pick wait thanks to the Super Bowl victory over the Chiefs. For fans and experts who are curious, we're projecting the exact time each NFL team made the 32nd selection over the past five years: 2024 Selection: Panthers draft Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina Time: 10:51 P.M. Eastern 2023 Selection: Chiefs draft Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State Time: 10: 57 PM Eastern Kansas State ➡️ Kansas City❗️ The Chiefs chose DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah with the final pick of the first round. #NFLDraft — ESPN (@espn) April 28, 2023 2022 Selection: Vikings draft Lewis Cine, DB, Georgia Time: 10:35 PM Eastern 2021 Selection: Buccaneers draft Joe Tryon, Edge Rusher, Washington Time: 11:03 PM Eastern With the No. 32 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @Buccaneers select LB Joe Tryon! 📺: 2021 #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC — NFL (@NFL) April 30, 2021 2020 Selection: Chiefs draft Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU Time: 11:12 PM Eastern 2019 Selection: Patriots draft N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State Time: 11:03 PM Eastern
USA Today
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Kansas City Chiefs DL Felix Anudike-Uzomah reflects on rookie season chores
Kansas City Chiefs DL Felix Anudike-Uzomah reflects on rookie season chores Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Felix Anudike-Uzomah recently appeared on 'Good Morning Football' to reminisce about a hilarious prank and chores he endured during his rookie season with guest co-host and former teammate Justin Reid. Chris (Jones) wasn't there my rookie year, but I still had to buy a ton of water. So I think about 20 cases of water and put them in his room. Charles (Omenihu) came into his room and took some of those waters too. I had to put some water in the meeting room, too. And then I had to buy a lot of snacks too. So that was a lot too. And then bought comforters, humidifiers, fans, all that stuff," said Anudike-Uzomah, "On top of that, I think the security staff put a cat in my room, like a live cat. I literally got scared, like, because they did it to me and Rashee (Rice). So, like, I literally got scared. I started running, like, there's no way to actually have a live cat in my room. Oh, and they had a speaker playing bobcat noises about to attack. For real. Crazy. This occurred during 2023, as Chris Jones began the season holding out and missed all of training camp. The bobcat prank continues to be an ongoing tradition in camp as the Chiefs have done this to many of their young players.
