Let’s take a look at the list of inactive players for the Divisional Round matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The NFL’s Divisional Round is almost upon us, which means a weekend full of exciting football games and another round closer to knowing who will be contending for a coveted Super Bowl spot in just a few weeks. For the Kansas City Chiefs, a home game at Arrowhead Stadium against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars is the next great challenge, the only hurdle between them and fifth straight AFC Championship Game appearance.
One important component to any matchup is the health of the players involved on each roster which means inactive lists are vital pieces of information that can tip the scales before a game.
For the Chiefs, the inactive list is going to include wide receiver Mecole Hardman given that head coach Andy Reid has already stated that he’s been designated as out for this round of postseason play. Hardman’s abdomen/groin injury hasn’t allowed him to suit up since midseason and he’s experienced complications when trying to practice earlier this week.
Beyond that, the Chiefs aren’t going to see tight end Jody Fortson or running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in this game either, but neither player has been officially activated yet to command a roster spot. Both are practicing, but the league allows a 21-day window within which they can practice and still not count toward a roster spot as they return from injured reserve.
Here’s a complete list of Chiefs players who are inactive vs Jaguars:
- Marcus Kemp, WR
- Shane Buechele, QB
- Austin Reiter, OL
- Darian Kinnard, OL
- Mecole Hardman, WR
- Malik Herring, DL
- Joshua Kaindoh, DL
Here’s a complete list of Jags’ players who are also inactive:
- Kendric Pryor, WR
- Montaric Brown, DB
- Gregory Junior, DB
- De’Shaan Dixon, LB
- Jeremiah Ledbetter, DL