Leo Chenal - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Chiefs' injury-riddled season hits new low with 26-9 loss to Titans

The Kansas City Chiefs have faced a tough season, marked by injuries and a recent 26-9 loss to the Tennessee Titans

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Shifts to IR Chenal (shoulder) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.

Impact Chenal sustained a shoulder injury in the Week 15 loss to the Chargers and had already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, but following his placement on IR, he'll be forced to miss the remainder of the season. The Wisconsin product appeared in 14 games and recorded 58 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defensed, with one interception. Cooper McDonald is likely to have a larger role on the Chiefs' defense while Chenal misses the rest of the 2025 season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Chenal (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Impact Chenal didn't practice all week after likely sustaining a shoulder injury in the Week 15 loss to the Charges, so it's no surprise he won't play Sunday. The 25-year-old has appeared in 14 games this season, recording 58 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defensed, with one interception. While he's sidelined in Week 16, Jack Cochrane could have an expanded role with the Chiefs' first-team defense.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs aim to finish strong, with no playoff hopes and no Mahomes starting against the Titans

The Kansas City Chiefs insist they have plenty of motivation left despite no hopes of a playoff berth for the first time in over a decade

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dealing with shoulder issue Chenal (shoulder) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Despite playing 37 defensive snaps and recording three total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, in the Week 15 loss to the Chargers, Chenal appears to have sustained a shoulder injury. The Wisconsin product likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance at suiting up for Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Chenal was MIC'D UP for Week 12 OVERTIME WIN vs. Indianapolis Colts | Kansas City Chiefs Leo Chenal was mic'd up for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts Week 12 NFL matchup at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

NOVEMBER 27 • CHIEFS.COM

Registers six tackles in Week 12 Chenal (knee) tallied six tackles (three solo) during the Chiefs' 23-20 overtime win over the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Chenal was active on both defense (27 snaps) and special teams (24 snaps) during Sunday's OT win and finished with the fourth most tackles on the Chiefs. He was limited in Monday's practice due to a knee issue, but he was a full participant in Tuesday's session, which puts him on track to play Thursday against the Cowboys. Through 11 regular-season games, Chenal has tallied 49 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception).

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies four tackles Sunday Chenal logged four tackles (one solo) and a pass defended in Kansas City's loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact Chenal had a productive outing in the loss despite playing only 48 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The 2022 third-round pick has recorded four or more tackles in eight of his 10 appearances this season and is now just 22 tackles shy of his career-high 65 set back in 2023.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Top 5 Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Plays from the 2025 NFL Season So Far The top 5 key plays by the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the 2025 NFL season so far, including interceptions by Leo Chenal and Mike Dann...

NOVEMBER 5 • CHIEFS.COM

Kansas City Chiefs Defense Sacks Josh Allen on Consecutive Plays Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen for a 5-yard loss as the defensive unit comes up with sa...

NOVEMBER 3 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs sack Josh Allen on consecutive plays Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen for a 5-yard loss as the defensive unit comes up with sa...

NOVEMBER 3 • NFL.COM

'Area Codes and Zip Codes' - Chiefs vs. Raiders Preview w/ Leo Chenal | Defending The Kingdom

OCTOBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Leo Chenal on Approach vs Jaguars: 'Everyone's Got to Be on the Same Page' | Press Conference 10/2 Leo Chenal speaks to the media on Thursday, October 2.

OCTOBER 2 • CHIEFS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Leo Chenal's one-handed catch marks Lamar Jackson's first INT of 2025 Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal makes a twisting one-handed interception and becomes the first NFL defender to intercept Baltimore...

SEPTEMBER 28 • NFL.COM

INTERCEPTION: Leo Chenal Comes Down with an Acrobatic One-Handed Pick Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal makes a twisting one-handed interception and becomes the first NFL defender to intercept Baltimore...

SEPTEMBER 28 • CHIEFS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Leo Chenal: 'It's All About Just Getting Better' | Press Conference 7/24 Leo Chenal spoke to the media after training camp practice on Thursday, July 24.

JULY 24 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs exercise 5th-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis

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APRIL 29 • Associated Press

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APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Plays in all 17 games again in 2024 Chenal finished the 2024 season with 60 tackles (40 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three pass breakups and three forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games.

Impact Selected in the third round of the 2022 Draft, Chenal has appeared in all 17 games each of his first three seasons, but his 14 starts in 2024 marked a new career best. He played 41 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps and 68 percent of the downs on special teams. Chenal mainly served as an early-down thumper at linebacker alongside Nick Bolton. Chenal is scheduled to head into the final year of his rookie contract in 2025.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Leo Chenal Blocks Ka'imi Fairbairn's Field Goal Try With 1:46 Left in Fourth Quarter Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal blocks Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn's field goal try with 1:46 left in fourth quarter.

JANUARY 19 • CHIEFS.COM

Able to play Week 16 Chenal (illness) is not among Kansas City's inactives for Saturday's tilt against the Texans.

Impact A late-week illness resulted in Chenal being given a questionable tag Friday, but the third-year pro will ultimately be able to suit up. Chenal logged a season-low 17 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps against Cleveland last Sunday, though he impressed with four tackles and a forced fumble in that limited amount of action. He's been impactful both on defense and special teams this season, but Chenal hasn't logged more than 45 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps since Week 7 versus San Francisco.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with pop-up illness Chenal (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Texans, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Chenal was added on Friday to the injury report with a pop-up illness. The third-year linebacker has yet to miss a game this season, and the final decision on his status should be determined before kickoff on Saturday.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Chenal Forces Another Cleveland Browns' Turnover Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal forces another Cleveland Browns' turnover vs. Nick Chubb.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Get to Know Chiefs LB Leo Chenal - Special Teams, Big Time Plays, Week 11: Chiefs vs Bills

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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Chiefs' injury-riddled season hits new low with 26-9 loss to Titans

Chiefs aim to finish strong, with no playoff hopes and no Mahomes starting against the Titans

NFL draft retention rates reveal the best and worst teams at keeping picks

Chiefs exercise 5th-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis

Chiefs want help along the line in the NFL draft. The question is, offensive or defensive?