Veteran defensive back Chamarri Conner is set to make his 2026 NFL regular-season debut during the Kansas City Chiefs' rivalry matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4.
Conner has been dealing with a lingering knee injury that kept him from practicing through most of September. The former Virginia Tech Hokie was a full participant in all of Kansas City's workouts this week — and according to Chiefs Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen — will return to defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's starting lineup on Sunday.
Take a look at McMullen's full report on the confirmation of Conner's impending debut, which was posted to his official Twitter account:
Chamarri Conner (knee) is set to make his season debut on Sunday, per Coach Reid.
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) October 2, 2026
While a
last-minute setback could still spoil Conner's anticipated return to action, Kansas City's coaching staff can tentatively look forward to having one of its most experienced contributors back on the field.
A key member of the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII roster, Conner is a versatile defender who has demonstrated an ability to produce as a pass-rusher in addition to his usual duties as a Swiss Army knife in Spagnuolo's secondary.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Veteran KC Chiefs DB to make 2026 season debut vs. Raiders in Week 4
