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Activated from IR O'Daniel (ankle) was activated from the Chiefs' injured reserve list Saturday.

Impact After missing the past five regular-season games because of an ankle injury, O'Daniel has been cleared in time to return to his special-teams role for Sunday's AFC divisional-round game against the Browns. The 2018 third-round pick has tallied nine tackles (seven solo) and one sack through 11 games in the 2020 campaign.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play Coach Andy Reid says there's "a chance" O'Daniel (ankle) is activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact O'Daniel has missed the last five regular-season games because of an ankle injury. The 2018 third-round pick will try to return to his special-teams role for Sunday's AFC divisional-round game against the Browns.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Appears at practice O'Daniel (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact O'Daniel sat out the last four games due to a high-ankle sprain. He could return to action this week for the season finale against the Chargers. Depending on his health, O'Daniel -- who typically sticks to special teams -- could handle a significant defensive workload if the Chiefs opt to rest starters.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR O'Daniel (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact O'Daniel can return in Week 16 for a matchup against the Falcons. The 2018 third-round pick has played almost exclusively on special teams this season, recording six tackles while covering punts and kicks.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out Week 13 The Chiefs have ruled O'Daniel (ankle) out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact No surprise here, as O'Daniel was unable to participate in practice all week. He suffered an ankle injury in last week's victory over the Buccaneers. The 26-year-old will now set his sights on a potential Week 14 return against the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

To go on shelf Special teams coordinator Dave Toub said "it's going to take a minute" for O'Daniel to return from a high-ankle sprain, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact This will make for a notable absence from the Chiefs special-teams unit, as O'Daniel had garnered over 70 percent of the snaps in that department over his first 10 appearances of the season. He was forced to exit in the first quarter of Kansas City's Week 12 win over the Buccaneers. Based on his coach's assessment, it appears he may be out for an extended period.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Sunday's game O'Daniel was forced out of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with an ankle injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact O'Daniel exited in the first quarter. This is a key loss for the Chiefs' special-teams coverage, as O'Daniel leads the team with six special-teams tackles this year.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go O'Daniel (knee/ankle) is available for Monday's matchup with the Ravens, Chiefs' content creator Matt McMullen of reports.

Impact O'Daniel was added to the injury report Friday, but his full participation at Saturday's practice indicated he was trending in this directions. He has played just nine defensive snaps through two games, as he is primarily a special teams contributor.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Monday O'Daniel (knee/ankle) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Ravens.

Impact O'Daniel landed on the injury report Friday, and although he practiced fully Saturday, his injury will be monitored up until game time. Through the first two games, O'Daniel has played just nine defensive snaps, so if he does suit up, most of his impact will come on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE