Deon Bush - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Chiefs lose safety for season, cornerback with concussion | Arkansas Democrat Gazette ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Kansas City starting cornerback Jaylen Watson was placed in the concussion protocol and backup safety Deon Bush lost for...

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM

Lands on IR The Chiefs placed Bush (Achilles) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact This move was inevitable after Bush tore his left Achilles tendon in Saturday's preseason loss to Denver. The veteran safety will miss the entire 2025 campaign but has a chance of being ready for the 2026 season.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs lose safety Deon Bush for season; cornerback Jaylen Watson in concussion protocol

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson was placed in the concussion protocol and backup safety Deon Bush was lost for the season to a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained during...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Chiefs fans are all begging to sign former rival after tragic Deon Bush injury The Kansas City Chiefs were smacked with a big injury blow to the secondary with Deon Bush tearing his Achilles tendon in the Chiefs’ first...

AUGUST 10, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

Suffers torn Achilles Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Saturday that Bush suffered a torn left Achilles tendon during Saturday's 20-17 preseason loss to the Broncos, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bush will miss the entire 2025 season due to the nature of the injury he picked up during Kansas City's preseason opener. Expect the Chiefs to officially place the veteran safety on IR in the coming days.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One pass, one TD: Mahomes, Chiefs get off to good start in 20-17 preseason loss to Cardinals

Patrick Mahomes starts his preseason strong with the Kansas City Chiefs, scoring a quick touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out with Achilles injury Bush (Achilles) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals.

Impact Bush was carted off the field Saturday due to a left Achilles injury, per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. The veteran safety will undergo testing to determine the severity of his injury in short order, but at this stage a season-ending injury looks within the realm of possibility. Bush has spent training camp competing for a reserve role with Kansas City.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Bush (hamstring) has been sidelined with a hamstring injury at practice with Kansas City, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Bush appears to have picked up a hamstring injury at training camp with the Chiefs, but the severity is currently unknown. The safety may now be at risk of missing Saturday's preseason opener against the Cardinals.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Marquise Brown among several players injured in sweltering training camp practice

Marquise Brown was among several Kansas City Chiefs players who left practice with injuries on Tuesday

JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Chiefs activate defensive back Jaylen Watson from IR for divisional playoff game against Texans

The Chiefs activated Jaylen Watson from injured reserve for their divisional-round playoff game against the Texans

JANUARY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Chiefs activate WR Marquis Brown, clearing way for regular-season debut vs. Texans

The Kansas City Chiefs activated wide receiver Marquis Brown from injured reserve, clearing the way for their biggest free-agent acquisition of the offseason to make his regular-se...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Joins practice squad in KC Bush was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Bush was let go by Kansas City on Tuesday after he produced six total tackles (three solo) with the team during the preseason. The safety has spent the last two seasons with the Chiefs and if the team likely won't hesitate to elevate him to the active roster if needed.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs Re-Sign Safety Deon Bush and Defensive Tackle Mike Pennel The Chiefs made a handful of moves on Wednesday

MARCH 14, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Staying in KC Bush intends to re-sign with the Chiefs on a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact After spending his first six seasons in Chicago, Bush is set to start his third straight in Kansas City. He played in just six games during the 2023 campaign and was primarily used on special teams. The veteran turns 31-years-old in August and projects for a similar role with the club in the upcoming season should he again earn a spot on the 53-man roster.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Chiefs Re-Signing Safety Deon Bush The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly bringing back a defensive roleplayer for 2024, retaining safety Deon Bush.

MARCH 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBC Sports Boston's Amina Smith talks about what she experienced at the Chiefs' championship parade NBC Sports Boston’s Amina Smith, who is married to Chiefs safety Deon Bush, said she's still trying to process what she witnessed in Kansas...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • BOSTON.COM

A split-second decision helped Deon Bush, Kansas City Chiefs return to Super Bowl Bush’s interception, and choice that followed, helped seal the Chiefs’ victory in this year’s AFC title game.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Inside Scoop: Deon Bush's Red Zone Interception vs. Ravens | Kansas City Chiefs Get an in depth look at DB Deon Bush's red zone interception during our AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

How Chiefs defense shut down Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in AFC title game

It was billed as Mahomes vs. Jackson, but Steve Spagnuolo's Kansas City defense stole the show — and the game — on Sunday. Here's how.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

How Chiefs defense shut down Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in AFC title game

Deon Bush picks off Lamar Jackson's launch in end zone during fourth quarter Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Deon Bush picks off Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's launch in end zone during fourth quarter.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • NFL.COM

Chiefs Place Nick Bolton on IR, Elevate Deon Bush From Practice Squad Kansas City puts its leading linebacker on IR and makes a corresponding move to help Dave Toub’s special teams unit.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'It's a brotherhood': Columbus alum Josh Jobe, Deon Bush set to meet in Super Bowl 57 It’s the first time Columbus alum will face each other in the Super Bowl.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Available Saturday Bush (illness) is officially active for Saturday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Bush was considered questionable due to an illness but has been cleared the take the field Saturday. The 29-year-old has primarily played special teams this season and is likely to remain in that role versus Seattle.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled as questionable Week 16 Bush (illness) is considered questionable to play Saturday against Seattle.

Impact Bush missed Week 13 against Cincinnati due to an elbow injury but has been able to play each of the past two weeks. However, he logged only one defensive snap over those two games combined while recording 43 special-teams snaps. As such, if Bush misses Week 16, there won't be a significant impact on Kansas City's defensive rotations.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Bush (elbow) has been ruled inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Bush will miss his first game of the season due to an elbow injury. The 28-year-old has recorded 10 tackles and one pass defended while almost exclusively playing on special teams this season. His next chance to suit up will come versus the Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 11.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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