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KC Chiefs have numerous injuries to watch as training camp begins

By Matt Conner

Jan 3, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) catches a pass against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Deandre Baker (30) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) catches a pass against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Deandre Baker (30) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Kyle Long #75 of the Chicago Bears looks on during the second half against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Kyle Long #75 of the Chicago Bears looks on during the second half against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

Kyle Long, OL

Everyone knew this was going to be part of the risk of signing Kyle Long. The Chiefs still felt it was worth it.

Long came to Kansas City on a free agent visit back in March after making it known that he missed the game following retirement back in 2020. He took a visit with the Las Vegas Raiders before also coming to K.C., but the Chiefs didn’t let him walk without a deal. He was one of the first parts of a massive rebuild, one which also included a new left tackle in Orlando Brown, Jr. and left guard in Joe Thuney.

The breakdown on Long is pretty straightforward. When he’s healthy, he’s an absolute mauler who should be able to lock down a position on the right side of the line for the Chiefs even after a year away. Unfortunately staying healthy has been the issue for him in the last few years, hindering the progress of a career that began with three straight Pro Bowl seasons with the Chicago Bears.

Back in offseason training activities, the Chiefs watched Long go down with a leg injury that was clearly serious to keep him out for a while. The early prognosis was that he could be back by the regular season, so don’t expect to see Long suit up on the field for any sessions in St. Joseph. If the Chiefs can get him back in August at any point, that should be a bonus for a line that still looks great without him.

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