Arrowhead Stadium will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon as they take on the New York Jets, and the team announced that return specialist Nikko Remigio is cleared to play. Remigio, a wide receiver by trade, has been the only Chiefs player carrying an injury designation into the game.
Remigio’s recent health update
Remigio was limited in Wednesday’s practice because of a hip injury, but he fully participated in Thursday and Friday sessions. He continues to average 27.4 yards per kickoff return and 5.8 yards per punt return this season, providing the Chiefs with reliable field‑position help.
Injury report highlights
The Chiefs’ final injury report also ruled out three young defensive players, both rookie first‑round picks: cornerback Mansoor Delane (shoulder) and defensive tackle Peter Woods (neck). Defensive tackle Omarr Norman‑Lott (knee) remains on injured reserve and has not been activated.
Additional players listed as inactive are rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane, defensive tackle Peter Woods, fullback Ben VanSumeren, defensive end Jack Pyburn, and offensive tackle Diego Pounds. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is designated as the emergency third quarterback.
Defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (ankle) missed practice Wednesday and Thursday but was a full participant on Friday and is now listed as active after being questionable.
Other players on the sidelines
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson (concussion), linebacker Trevin Wallace (groin), defensive end Joseph Ossai (ankle), safety VJ Payne (knee) and cornerback Nashon Wright (back) were already ruled out on the final injury report.
Those Chiefs players also appear on the New York Jets’ inactive list, which includes wide receiver Tim Patrick and offensive linemen Kohl Levao and Blake Freeland.
What the matchup means for Kansas City fans
With Remigio back in the lineup, Kansas City can rely on his proven return ability to help the special‑teams unit gain advantageous starting positions. While the defensive line will miss several key contributors, the coaching staff has emphasized depth and the readiness of younger players to step up.
Chiefs fans can look forward to a competitive game against a Jets squad that has also dealt with its own injury challenges. The outcome will hinge on how well both teams execute on offense, defense, and special teams, especially in the return game where Remigio’s speed and vision have been a consistent asset all season.
Looking ahead
The Chiefs will continue to monitor the health of their defensive starters throughout the week. If any of the listed players improve, they could be activated for the next game, providing additional flexibility for head coach Andy Reid’s game plan.
For now, Kansas City supporters can enjoy the excitement of a home game, confident that their return specialist is ready to make an impact and help the team secure a win against the visiting Jets.
Original reporting: KSHB 41 Kansas City (local) — read the source article.
