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practice day this season, the Kansas City Chiefs release an official injury report ahead of the next game. In Week 9, the Chiefs play the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon.
Here is the Chiefs’ first official injury report of the week, courtesy of the team’s official website:
Chiefs
- Rookie defensive tackle Peter Woods (neck) did not participate in practice after suffering the injury early in the Week 8 loss; he walked gingerly to the sideline without stopping the game after taking on an open-field block.
Jets
- No. 1 wide receiver Garrett Wilson entered concussion protocol on Monday after a helmet-to-helmet hit in Week 8 and did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. He has racked up 527 yards and three touchdowns over 43 receptions this season.
- Starting defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. He has 24 tackles, three quarterback hits, and a fumble recovered while playing 57% of the defensive snaps for New York this season. The Jets placed defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat (knee) on the Reserve/Injured list last week.
- Rookie phenom, edge rusher David Bailey (groin), was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice after missing Week 8. He has 5.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss while playing 81% of the Jets’ defensive snaps.
- Tight end Mason Taylor (back) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday; he missed time earlier in the season due to a thumb injury.
- Starting running back Breece Hall (knee) has been on the IR since Week 3, but could return this week, according to reports; he was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. He has 265 total yards and a touchdown this season. His backup, Braelon Allen, has 565 rushing yards and three touchdowns in relief.
- Rookie safety VJ Payne of Kansas State saw his practice window open for the first time this season after suffering an injury in the preseason.
