Impact Royals is inactive as a coach's decision for the second straight week. The rookie wideout has logged 35 offensive snaps over four games this season and has yet to draw a target.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
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Inactive again Week 9 Royals (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's battle against the Bills, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Healthy scratch Week 8 Royals (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Commanders.
Impact Royals was a healthy scratch for the Chiefs' first three games of the regular season before making his NFL debut against the Ravens in Week 4. He hasn't recorded a target in each of Kansas City's last four games and will observe Monday's game on the sidelines in street clothes. Royals' next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Bills on Sunday.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders sign kicker Matthew Wright to face his old team, the Kansas City Chiefs, on Monday night
The Washington Commanders have signed Matthew Wright to kick against his former team, the Kansas City Chiefs, after ruling out Matt Gay out with a back injuryOCTOBER 27 • Associated Press
Sees first pro action in Week 4 Royals accrued zero targets during Sunday's 37-20 win against the Ravens.
Impact The Royals didn't accumulate any snaps in any of the first three weeks, but the Chiefs took hold of a sizable lead against the Ravens, enough so that in the second half, the bench players got into the fold. Royals remains buried on the depth chart at this juncture, and there's little reason to anticipate that changing, especially with Rashee Rice's six-game suspension expiring prior to the Week 7 clash with the Raiders.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Not involved in Week 3 Royals did not record a single snap in Sunday's 22-9 win over the Giants.
Impact Royals was active for the first time in his rookie season, however, he did not see the field at all in the contest. The rookie wideout has been dealing with knee tendinitis since mid-August, but he was finally healthy enough to suit up in Week 3. Despite this, the coaching staff decided to keep Royals off the field after practicing for the first time in a month ahead of Week 3. Its plausible to think that the 22-year-old will continue to develop and see some usage in the Chiefs passing attack, but the impending returns of Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Rashee Rice (suspension) will likely make it difficult for Royals too see a consistent role on offense. The Utah State product will look to see his first game action in Week 4 when the Chiefs host the Ravens.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs rookie WR gets activated after injury (and then totally ignored) We're not sure why Jalen Royals couldn't earn a single snap in Week 3 for the Chiefs' offense.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
Pro debut on tap Royals (knee) is active for Sunday's game at the Giants, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact Royals had been dealing with knee tendinitis since mid-August, which delayed the rookie fourth-round pick's pro debut. Now that he's cleared for action, he'll be available to a Chiefs receiving corps that again will be without Xavier Worthy (shoulder). However, it remains to be see how Royals will be incorporated in a healthy group that includes Hollywood Brown, Tyquan Thornton, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jason Brownlee and Nikko Remigio.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Pro debut on tap Royals (knee) is active for Sunday's game at the Giants, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact Royals has been dealing with knee tendinitis since mid-August that delayed the rookie fourth-round pick's pro debut. Now that he's cleared for action, he'll be available to a Chiefs receiving corps that again will be without Xavier Worthy (shoulder). However, it remains to be see how Royals will be incorporated in a healthy group that includes Hollywood Brown, Tyquan Thornton, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jason Brownlee and Nikko Remigio.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
NFL debut in Week 3? Royals (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
Impact Despite practicing in full both Thursday and Friday, Royals is still questionable to play in Sunday's contest. The 2025 fourth-round pick from Utah State has yet to make his NFL debut after posting 126 receptions for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over his final two seasons in college. If Royals is able to take the field in Week 3, he'll likely play a depth role in the Chiefs' wide receiver corps.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
NFL debut in Week 3? Royals (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
Impact Despite practicing in full both Thursday and Friday, Royals is still questionable to play in Sunday's contest. The 2025 fourth-round pick from Utah State has yet to make his NFL debut after posting 126 receptions for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over his final two seasons in college. If Royals is able to take the field in Week 3, he'll likely play a depth role in the Chiefs' wide receiver corps.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Upgrades to full practice Royals (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact Royals' knee injury kept him sidelined for Kansas City's first two games of the regular season, but he looks ready to take the field Sunday night on the road against the Giants. The rookie fourth-round pick will bolster a receiving corps that may also return Xavier Worthy (shoulder) in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs visit the also-winless Giants aiming to avoid an 0-3 start
Starting a season 0-2 is not normal for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City ChiefsSEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Chiefs visit the Giants on Sunday night with each team off to an 0-2 start
The New York Giants are the only team the Kansas City Chiefs have not defeated on the roadSEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Officially limited Wednesday Royals (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Royals is practicing for the first time since having missed Kansas City's first two games of the regular season due to knee tendinitis, so to see him handling even limited reps is encouraging. The rookie fourth-round pick will work to continue progressing at practice and gain clearance in time to suit up Sunday night on the road against the Giants.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mahomes welcomes back Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals to Chiefs practice on his 30th birthday
Patrick Mahomes celebrates his 30th birthday by welcoming wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals back to practiceSEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press
Set to work at practice Wednesday Coach Andy Reid said that Royals (knee) is in line to practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact Royals, who has been managing knee tendinitis, is thus moving toward a potential return to action after missing the Chiefs' first two regular-season games. Once available, the 2025 fourth-rounder figures to compete with Tyquan Thornton and JuJu Smith-Schuster for WR snaps that don't go to Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Hollywood Brown.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs fall to 0-2 for first time since 2014 after loss to Eagles in Super Bowl rematch
Patrick Mahomes threw two deep passes in the final minutes of the Kansas City Chiefs' 20-17 loss to the Philadelphia EaglesSEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press
Pro debut delayed again Royals (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.
Impact Royals thus will push back his pro debut one more week due to the knee tendinitis that has bothered him since at least Aug. 18. He has yet to practice this season, so until he does he likely won't be a candidate to suit up on game days. No. 1 WR Xavier Worthy is tending to a dislocated right shoulder that he suffered Week 1, so even if he's available whenever Royals is able to suit up, the former may not be operating at full capacity, thereby opening up snaps and targets for the rest of the Chiefs' receiving corps.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
No practice Friday Royals (knee) was a non-participant at Friday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact Royals has been tending to knee tendinitis since at least Aug. 18 and hasn't been able to practice in any capacity in the meantime, delaying the rookie fourth-round pick's pro debut. It's unclear if he has any chance to suit up Sunday versus the Eagles, but Friday's injury report may provide clarity on that front.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mahomes keeps reliving painful Super Bowl loss as Chiefs prepare for Eagles rematch
Patrick Mahomes has been reviewing video of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia EaglesSEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press
Reid updates on Chiefs' injured WRs | Arkansas Democrat Gazette KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs could be without Xavier Worthy and rookie Jalen Royals because of injuries in a depleted wide rec...
SEPTEMBER 11 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM
Sits out practice again Royals (knee) will not practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact Royals hasn't yet practiced in any capacity during the regular season, though head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that the rookie wideout has been progressing. He was inactive Week 1 and appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs coach Andy Reid says emotional outbursts in loss to Chargers are 'part of the game'
The Kansas City Chiefs are downplaying emotional outbursts during their season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in BrazilSEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Still not practicing Royals (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact Coach Andy Reid noted that Royals -- who was inactive Week 1 -- is doing better and making progress, but acknowledged that at this stage it's too early to know if the wideout will be able to play Sunday against the Eagles, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports. For now, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton are Kansas City's top healthy/available WRs.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Status of Chiefs WRs Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals unclear for Sunday vs. Eagles Deadspin | Status of Chiefs WRs Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals unclear for Sunday vs. Eagles
SEPTEMBER 8 • DEADSPIN.COM
