Impact Long missed the Chiefs win over the Steelers on Sunday, but he'll now be able to suit up Sunday against the Bengals.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
KYLE LONG
Clears COVID protocols Long was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Chiefs with no new COVID-19 positives; Gordon, Gay return
The Chiefs had no additional positive COVID-19 tests Wednesday, one day after seven players were added to the reserve list, a promising sign that an outbreak that infected 16 playe...DECEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Placed on COVID list Long has landed on the Chiefs' reserve/COVID-list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Long's placement on the COVID list reportedly comes following a positive test. He has played in just three games for Kansas City this season after coming out of retirement. If he is unable to play in Week 16, look for Trey Smith to replace him at right guard.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyreek Hill among 21 NFL players added to COVID-19 list
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Chargers will have James, Ekeler, available vs. Chiefs
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KC Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire active against the Broncos; Kyle Long will not play Here are the inactive players for Sunday night’s Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in KC.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Broncos rule out ailing running back Melvin Gordon at K.C.
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'I don't have that doubt': Why KC Chiefs lineman Kyle Long chose rehab over retirement After a serious leg injury in June, Chiefs lineman Kyle Long heard expectations he’d retire a second time. “Absolutely not,” he said.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • BND.COM
Chiefs missing starters Fenton, Niang for game vs Broncos
The Chiefs will be without starting cornerback Rashad Fenton and right tackle Lucas Niang for Sunday night’s game against the Broncos, raising the possibility former All-Pro linema...DECEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Chiefs aim for 12th straight vs Broncos in AFC West showdown
The Chiefs have won 11 straight games against the Denver Broncos who are their onetime AFC West nemesisDECEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press
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 DenverDECEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Activated Tuesday Long (knee) has been activated off the Chiefs' reserve/PUP list, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Long returned to practice on Nov. 9. He is now set to make his season debut with the Chiefs after coming out of retirement to join the team in March. The veteran lineman is returning from a knee injury suffered during OTAs in June.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
For all their ills, the Chiefs are back on top of AFC West
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Chiefs appear open to adding Beckham to wide receiver group
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Designated for return from PUP list Long (knee) returned to practice Tuesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Impact Long came out of retirement and signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs in March, but he suffered a knee injury during practice in June and hasn't been able to take the field since. He now has 21 days to practice with the team and be added to the active roster.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to reserve/PUP list The Chiefs placed Long (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
Impact Long will be inactive for at least the first six weeks of the regular season after the move. The 32-year-old came out of retirement to join the Chiefs and compete for a job at right guard, but it remains to be seen if he can return to his Pro-Bowl caliber level. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has returned after opting out of the 2020 campaign and will compete with rookie Trey Smith for the starting role while Long is sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released
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Chiefs trade OL Durant to Patriots for 7th-round 2022 pick
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Good luck getting to Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes this NFL season
Protecting Patrick Mahomes has been the top priority for the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason, Martin Rogers writes.AUGUST 31, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Placed on PUP list Long (knee) was placed on the preseason PUP list Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact After a short retirement, Long returned to the NFL in March, when he signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs. The 32-year-old was expected to contend for a starting role at guard, but he suffered a knee injury during a June practice that has shut down the three-time Pro Bowler for at least the start of training camp. He'll be eligible to return from the PUP list whenever the Chiefs deem him healthy.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves practice Thursday Long suffered a knee injury during practice Thursday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact The extent of the knee injury remains unclear, but coach Andy Reid said after practice that it doesn't look like any ligaments are involved. Long recently returned to the NFL, signing a one-year deal with the Chiefs with the expectation that he'd bolster the team's offensive line. A timetable for Long's return has yet to be established.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Long injury history and updates How often has KC Chiefs offensive lineman Kyle Long been injured in his career? Long has had quite a string of injuries that actually caused...
JUNE 10, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
Kyle Long injury reaction and recovery time Kansas City Chiefs GM, Brett Veach spent the offseason rebuilding the team's offensive line but those efforts suffered a setback today when...
JUNE 10, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
