Kyu Blu Kelly - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Non-tendered by Las Vegas The Raiders did not tender Kelly (knee) as a restricted free agent Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kelly ended the 2025 season on injured reserve after rupturing the patella tendon in his left knee in Week 14 against the Broncos. Before the injury, the 2023 fifth-rounder appeared in 13 regular-season games (eight starts) for the Raiders and finished with 40 tackles (31 solo), six pass defenses (three interceptions) and one fumble recovery. It's unclear when Kelly would be cleared to return to on-field action, but once he progresses enough in his recovery to do so, he should garner interest from teams looking to bolster their secondary.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders acquiring cornerback Taron Johnson in trade with Bills, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press the Las Vegas Raiders will acquire cornerback Taron Johnson from the Buffalo Bills after the teams agreed to a trade

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Raiders sign CB Chigozie Anusiem, place CB Kyu Blu Kelly on the Reserve/Injured list Anusiem was most recently on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders' Kyu Blu Kelly placed on injured reserve and out for season with torn patellar tendon

Cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly, who leads the Las Vegas Raiders with three interceptions, has been placed on season-ending injured reserve because of a tear in his patellar tendon

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Moved to IR The Raiders placed Kelly (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Kelly was carted off the field during last Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Broncos. The cornerback suffered a severe knee injury in the first quarter of the game and was unable to return. Darien Porter will likely finish the season at outside cornerback opposite Eric Stokes in Kelly's absence.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ruptured patella tendon Kelly suffered a ruptured patella tendon during the Raiders' 24-17 loss to the Broncos on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Kelly was carted off the field and into the locker room after sustaining the injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game. Garafolo relays that there is some good news in that Kelly did not suffer any ligament damage, which opens the door for the third-year cornerback to return at some point during the 2026 campaign. Kelly will end the 2025 regular season with 40 tackles (31 solo), six pass defenses (three interceptions) and one fumble recovery across 13 games. With Kelly done for the year, rookie third-rounder Darien Porter is poised for a larger role on the outside corner.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Written-off Raiders draft pick gets new life after Kyu Blu Kelly injury Written-off Las Vegas Raiders 2024 fourth-round draft pick Decamerion Richardson just got new life at cornerback after Kyu Blu Kelly's injur...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Pete Carroll defends field goal decision after backlash from the Raiders' loss to Broncos

Pete Carroll knows his decisions as the Raiders coach are magnified when they affect the betting line

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Quick Hits: Pete Carroll looks back at Week 14 and gives the latest on Geno Smith and Kyu Blu Kelly Read through for Carroll's top quotes from his Monday afternoon media availability.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Pete Carroll recaps Week 14, provides updates on Geno Smith and Kyu Blu Kelly Head Coach Pete Carroll addresses the media to recap the Raiders' Week 14 loss to the Denver Broncos.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders QB Geno Smith's status unclear after leaving game vs. Broncos with shoulder injury

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith is dealing with a right shoulder injury

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Carted off Sunday Kelly (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.

Impact Kelly was carted off the field after suffering a knee injury in the first quarter, and he'll now be sidelined for the rest of the day. In his absence, Darien Porter and Decamerion Richardson will likely operate in more significant roles at cornerback versus Denver.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kyu Blu Kelly injury update: Latest news on Raiders CB's status in Week 14 game | Sporting News Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly has suffered a significant injury in the first quarter of the Week 14 game against the Denver Bro...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Herbert throws 2 TD passes despite hand injury, Chargers send Raiders to 6th straight loss, 31-14

Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes while playing through an injury to his non-throwing hand, and Kimani Vidal made a 59-yard scoring run during the Los Angeles Chargers’ 31-...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Must-See Play! Kyu Blu Kelly picks off Justin Herbert Watch as cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly intercepts Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert during the second quarter

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders had one clear bright spot despite embarrassing loss to Browns The Las Vegas Raiders' cornerbacks like Darien Porter, Kyu Blu Kelly and Eric Stokes played well despite the lopsided loss to the Cleveland...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

What Kyu Blu Kelly's Ascencion Could Mean for Raiders The Las Vegas Raiders need their young defensive backfield to continue growing.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Picks off Nix twice in Week 10 loss Kelly logged one tackle and two interceptions during the Raiders' 10-7 loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

Impact Kelly recorded his first two interceptions of the season during Thursday's AFC West tilt. He picked off Bo Nix in the second and fourth quarters, but the Raiders offense wasn't able to capitalize by turning those turnovers into points. Kelly started in each of the first seven games of the regular season but has worked in a rotational over the last two games with Darien Porter, though the former's performance Thursday could lead to more playing time over the second half of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Geno Smith battered by relentless Denver defense in Raiders' 10-7 loss

Geno Smith struggled all evening with a relentless Denver Broncos pass rush as the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback was sacked six times in a 10-7 loss

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Raiders remain upbeat heading into bye week, looking to distance themselves from disappointing start

For a team that was shut out for the first time in nearly two years, the Las Vegas Raiders seemed upbeat after practice this week

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Raiders fans are demanding answers for this baffling defensive decision Las Vegas Raiders fans do not understand why Kyu Blu Kelly plays over Darien Porter at cornerback during the 2025 NFL season.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Raiders' 2025 draft class struggles to make impact thus far

Tom Telesco's draft class as the Raiders' general manager included standout players like tight end Brock Bowers and linemen Jackson Powers-Johnson and DJ Glaze

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Kolton Miller, Kyu Blu Kelly and Ian Thomas Scrums | Week 4 vs. Bears Tackle Kolton Miller, CB Kyu Blu Kelly and TE Ian Thomas address the media in the locker room.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Pick Six: Quarterback showdown between Geno Smith and Caleb Williams in Week 4 Raiders' tight end room, injuries to Bears defense and Kyu Blu Kelly's friendly matchup among top six storylines.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Mariota's hurdle try vs. Raiders ends in chaos, as QB fumbles Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota rushes 22 yards but fumbles and Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly scoops up the lo...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • NFL.COM

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