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Jaguars' Arden Key, Chiefs' Khalen Saunders Fined For Hits on QBs in Divisional Round Arden Key was fined for a hit on Chad Henne, while Khalen Saunders was fined for a play that ultimately was not flagged for a penalty on a c...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

SACK: Khalen Saunders Is an Indomitable Force on Sack of Russell Wilson in the Fourth Quarter Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders is an indomitable force on a sack of Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson in the fo...

JANUARY 1, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Full participant at practice Saunders logged a full workload at the Chiefs' Wednesday practice.

Impact Saunders is coming off a one-game absence due to an illness, but it looks like he is over the issue. He appears on track to take on his usual role at defensive tackle assuming his health remains up to par throughout the week.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially sitting out Saturday Saunders (illness) will not be available for Saturday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Saunders will miss his first game of the year after failing to practice Week 16 due to an illness. The 26-year-old has recorded 43 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one pass defended while playing a prominent role alongside star defensive tackle Chris Jones this season. With Saunders sidelined, Derrick Nnadi and Brandon Williams will likely see increased usage against Seattle.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Week 16 Saunders (illness) is considered doubtful to take the field against Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Saunders missed all three practices this week due to a illness, putting his availability Saturday in serious doubt. The fourth-year pro played half of the Chiefs' defensive snaps for the first time this season last week against Houston, and his playing time could be absorbed by Brandon Williams if he's unable to go Saturday.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

SACK: Khalen Saunders Takes Down Trevor Lawrence by Ankles Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Khalen Saunders: "Health is wealth." | Press Conference 11/11 DT Khalen Saunders speaks to the media ahead of the Chiefs Week 10 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs' Dunlap chases last half-sack needed to reach 100

Carlos Dunlap needs just a half-sack to reach 100 for his career

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Leading tackler Sunday Saunders logged six tackles (three solo) and one sack in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win versus Tennessee.

Impact Saunders led the Chiefs in tackles despite playing just 18 defensive snaps against the Titans. The rotational defensive lineman also sacked quarterback Malik Willis for a 12-yard loss in overtime, marking his second tackle on Tennessee's final drive of the game. Saunders has now recorded more than three tackles just twice this season, so he'll likely see his production come back down to earth this Sunday against the Jaguars.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Khalen Saunders corrals Willis for HUGE 12-yard sack in overtime Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders corrals Tennessee Titans QB Malik Willis for HUGE 12-yard sack in overtime.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • NFL.COM

Khalen Saunders Corrals Malik Willis for HUGE 12-yard Sack in Overtime Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders corrals Tennessee Titans QB Malik Willis for HUGE 12-yard sack in overtime.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

SACK: Frank Clark and Khalen Saunders Converge on Jimmy Garoppolo Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark, defensive tackle Khalen Saunders sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Injuries mounting for Chiefs with Bills matchup on horizon

The banged-up Chiefs could be missing two more defensive starters and a key contributor in the secondary when they face the Bills on Sunday

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Sam Howell can't Escape Khalen Saunders on Big Sack Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell can't escape defensive tackle Khalen Saunders on a big sack.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Sam Howell can't escape Khalen Saunders on big sack Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell can't escape defensive tackle Khalen Saunders on a big sack.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • NFL.COM

Former first-round pick Shelton gets fresh start with Chiefs

Former first-round pick Danny Shelton began his latest fresh start with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, hoping to earn a place in the middle of their defensive line after agreein...

AUGUST 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Under Pressure: It's Make-or-Break Time for Khalen Saunders After three years, the next month-plus will help determine the future of Saunders.

JUNE 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chiefs have Pro Bowl S Mathieu for AFC title game vs Bengals

Tyrann Mathieu cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and the Chiefs removed his injury designation about three hours before kickoff, clearing the way for the Pro Bowl safety to pla...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Good to go for AFC Championship Saunders (undisclosed) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Saunders was activated from injured reserve Tuesday and wasn't on the injury report all week, so he is expected to be active for the first time since Week 7. The backup defensive tackle played double-digit defensive snaps in all seven appearances this season, but he recorded at least one tackle in just three of those games. It's unclear how much playing time he will get against the Bengals.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve Saunders (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports.

Impact Saunders was designated to return Jan. 4, so he was activated on the last day before his 21-day window expired. He hasn't played since Week 7, and his status for the AFC Championship Game is uncertain. Kansas City's practice report this week will give a better indication as to whether or not the team expects the 2019 third-round pick to be available Sunday.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs likely without RB Edwards-Helaire again vs Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs will likely be without running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire for the second straight week when they visit the Broncos on Saturday in their crucial regular-seaso...

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Chiefs pivot again after game vs Broncos flexed to Saturday

Andy Reid is a creature of habit, which makes the late decision by the NFL to flex the Chiefs’ game against Denver to Saturday — well, not exactly welcomed in Kansas City

JANUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Designated for return from IR Saunders (undisclosed) was designated to return from IR on Tuesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Saunders was placed on IR on Nov. 30 and hasn't played since Week 7 against the Titans. Now that he's been designated to return, he can practice with the team again. He'll work to prove he's healthy enough to return Saturday against the Broncos.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs hope refreshed Kyle Long can help offensive line

The Chiefs activated veteran offensive lineman Kyle Long from the physically unable to perform list this week and he could be on the field Sunday night against Denver

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve Saunders (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Saunders has missed time this season with a knee injury, but it's not yet known if that's why he was placed on IR. He last took the field in Week 7 against Tennessee and will be eligible to return for Week 16 against the Steelers.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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