From Newsweek · Reice Shipley · · 1m 20s
Chiefs rookie avoids major injury scare
Mansoor Delane made an instant splash, then gave Kansas City a brief scare in his NFL debut.
In brief
Mansoor Delane made an instant splash, then gave Kansas City a brief scare in his NFL debut. Delane’s shoulder tests were negative, so Kansas City expects its prized rookie cornerback back soon, even if Week 2 is still unclear. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Chiefs start strong
Kansas City opened Week 1 with a dominant win over Denver, but the night also brought a scare for its rebuilt secondary.
Delane carried pressure
The Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie before the draft, then moved up to take Mansoor Delane at No. 6. That made the LSU rookie a key piece right away.
Instant impact play
Delane answered fast, intercepting Bo Nix on the Broncos quarterback’s first pass attempt of the game.
Debut ends early
The rookie was tackled on the interception, hurt his shoulder and did not return for Denver’s next drive. Kansas City ruled him out for the rest of the game.
Tests bring relief
Ian Rapoport reported Delane’s X-ray and CT scan were negative. The injury is not expected to keep him out for significant time.
“X-ray, negative, that is a good sign. CT scan, negative.”
Week 2 uncertain
Delane’s exact timeline is still unclear, including whether he can face the Colts on Sunday night. The larger news is that this looks short term.
“there is a lot of positivity that this is a short-term injury.”
What it means
Delane’s shoulder tests were negative, so Kansas City expects its prized rookie cornerback back soon, even if Week 2 is still unclear.
