Late in the first quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, right guard Trey Smith headed to the locker room. The Chiefs announced that Smith was being evaluated for a concussion.
The Chiefs have already dealt with far too many injuries in this game, losing Travis Kelce and Jared Wiley earlier in the game. They really can't afford to lose anyone else so hopefully Smith is able to pass concussion protocol and return to the game.
Mike Caliendo took over at right guard for Smith and immediately impacted the offense but not in a good way. He allowed Gervon Dexter to come right up the middle and disrupt the play so, yeah, Caliendo isn't someone Chiefs fans want to see on the field for long if possible.
Travis Kelce being evaluated for concussion in Week 10 vs. Falcons
Smith dealt with a hip injury ahead of the regular season and missed five games last year with back and ankle injuries. His departure from this game means that the Chiefs are down to Kahlil Benson, Kingsley Suamataia, Creed Humphrey, Caliendo, and Josh Ezeudu on the offensive line. That's three starters from the original offensive line (Josh Simmons, Jaylon Moore, and now Smith) not able to suit up and play. Not great.
Here's to hoping Smith heals up and can get back on the field as soon as possible.
Update (12:59 p.m.): Smith has officially been downgraded to OUT.
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