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Chiefs' injury woes continue as top return man Nikko Remigio lands on IR

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed top return man Nikko Remigio on injured reserve before their game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Activated from IR The Chiefs activated Johnson (shoulder) from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Johnson opened the regular season on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury he sustained in a preseason game in August, but his activation from IR puts him on track to make his 2025 regular-season debut against the Broncos on Thursday. The 2022 seventh-rounder could step into a prominent role in the Chiefs' secondary for the final two games of the regular season, given that Trent McDuffie (knee) and Jaylon Watson (groin) were both placed on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Johnson (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Johnson was ruled out despite logging three consecutive full practices this week. The cornerback has not yet returned from IR, where he has resided since Aug. 27. It is worth considering that Johnson is ready to return, but the Chiefs do not currently feel comfortable allocating roster space to the cornerback. As of now, the 27-year-old will remain on IR and have to look towards Week 17 against the Broncos as a potential return game.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With Mahomes out, Chiefs turn to Minshew trying to snap a 3-game skid visiting struggling Titans

The Kansas City Chiefs play their first game already having been eliminated from the playoffs

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Resumes practicing The Chiefs announced Wednesday that Johnson (shoulder) has been designated to return from IR.

Impact Johnson has missed the entire regular season thus far due to a shoulder injury sustained during Kansas City's second preseason contest. Now, he'll have a 21-day window to resume practicing without counting against the 53-man roster, wherein he can be activated at any time. If Johnson manages to return to action this season, he'll stand to handle a rotational role on defense.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR, designated to return Johnson (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a designation to return.

Impact Johnson suffered a shoulder injury in the Chiefs' second preseason game against the Seahawks. By being placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, the 27-year-old cornerback will be required to miss at least the first four games of the 2025 campaign. Johnson will likely return to his rotational role in Kansas City's defensive backfield once he's healthy.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes leads sharp Chiefs offense before Bears rally for 29-27 win in preseason finale

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense have shown impressive form in their preseason finale against the Bears

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Chiefs place Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve, ending the 2023 first-round pick's season

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve, ending his season

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits with shoulder issue Friday Johnson has been ruled out from returning to Friday's preseason game against Seattle due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Johnson headed to the locker room late in the first half and was quickly ruled by Kansas City. Prior to his exit, the cornerback tallied two tackles and a defensed pass. Johnson is slated for a depth role in the Chiefs secondary this season.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nazeeh Johnson on Chiefs Cornerback Room: 'We're Competing' | Press Conference 8/6 Nazeeh Johnson spoke to the media following training camp practice on Wednesday, August 6.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

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

The Kansas City Chiefs exercised their fifth-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis, two of the young pillars of a defense that has helped them...

APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Back with Kansas City The Chiefs re-signed Johnson on Thursday.

Impact Johnson, a 2022 seventh-round pick, appeared in 16 regular-season games with Kansas City in 2024, logging six starts and totaling 56 tackles (33 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups. His re-signing primes Johnson to reprise a familiar rotational role on defense, while also remaining a key contributor on special teams.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees more action in 2024 Johnson finished the regular season with 56 tackles (33 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups across 16 games and six starts.

Impact The 2022 seventh-round pick, who missed 2023 with a torn ACL and barely played as a rookie, saw extended action when Jaylen Watson was out for 11 games with a fractured fibula-tibia. Even with Watson back, Johnson played on 51 defensive snaps in the Chiefs' first two playoff games, though he did not see action in the Super Bowl. Johnson will be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning Kansas City can match any offer from another team.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Chiefs in tackles Sunday Johnson recorded eight tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-27 win at Carolina.

Impact Johnson played nearly all of Kansas City's defensive snaps in Week 12, and he posted eight-plus tackles for the third week straight. If he plays a similarly-significant role in Week 13 versus the Raiders, he'll project as a good IDP play in most formats.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight tackles in loss Johnson recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 30-21 loss to the Bills.

Impact The cornerback also played on all 71 defensive snaps. Johnson played on 91 percent of the defensive snaps in Kansas City's Week 10 win over the Broncos, and he now has 18 tackles (11 solo) over those last two contests. The 2022 seventh-round pick will try to continue solidifying his place as the Chiefs' starting right corner opposite Trent McDuffie in Week 12 against the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high in tackles Sunday Johnson recorded 10 total tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 16-14 win over the Broncos.

Impact Johnson not only led the Chiefs in total tackles in Sunday's win, but he also doubled his previous career high for tackles in a single game (five). The Marshall product tallied the first sack of his young career as well, bringing down Bo Nix for a 17-yard loss in the first quarter. Expect Johnson to continue starting opposite Trent McDuffie as one of the Chiefs' top outside cornerbacks, especially after Sunday's performance.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nazeeh Johnson's First NFL Career Sack Goes for 17-yard Loss vs. Bo Nix Kansas City Chiefs safety Nazeeh Johnson earns his first NFL career sack on Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Ready to rock Johnson (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact Johnson missed Kansas City's Week 9 win over the Buccaneers due to a concussion sustained the week prior. However, the third-year pro was a full participant in practice throughout the week and has passed through the NFL's five-step protocol in time to play Sunday. Expect Johnson to serve as one of the Chiefs' top outside corners in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with full practice Johnson (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Johnson missed Monday's game against the Buccaneers due to a concussion he suffered in Week 8 against the Raiders. His ability to practice in full Wednesday is a sign that the 2022 seventh-round pick is trending towards playing Sunday against the Broncos, but he'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols before being able to return. Across seven regular-season games, Johnson has logged 14 tackles (six solo).

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Johnson was diagnosed with a concussion during the Chiefs' Week 8 win over the Raiders. He was able to end the week with consecutive limited practices, but the 2022 seventh-round pick has been unable to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocols. Johnson's next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against Denver on Sunday, Nov. 10. Joshua Williams is the top candidate to start at corner Monday alongside Trent McDuffie.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Friday Johnson (concussion) was a limited participant at Kansas City's practice Friday.

Impact Johnson suffered a concussion in the team's Week 8 win over the Raiders, opening the week as a non-participant at practice Thursday. The cornerback's participation Friday is a step in the right direction, but he will still have to clear concussion protocol ahead of Monday's matchup with the Buccaneers in order to play.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't practice Thursday Johnson (concussion) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Johnson, who was placed in the concussion protocol during Kansas City's win over the Raiders in Week 8, will need to gain full clearance in order to be eligible for Monday's contest against the Buccaneers. In order to foster optimism about his chances of playing Week 9, Johnson will likely have to upgrade to non-contact practice activity by Friday.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Raiders Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Las Vegas.

Impact Johnson will remain in the league's concussion protocols, which he'll have to clear in order to play in the Chiefs' Week 9 game against the Buccaneers on Monday, Nov. 4. He'll end Sunday's game with five tackles (two solo), and Joshua Williams and Keith Taylor are candidates to see increased snaps with the first-team defense opposite starting corner Trent McDuffie.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocols Johnson has entered concussion protocols and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Las Vegas.

Impact Johnson suffered a head injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game. While he's sidelined, Keith Taylor is the top candidate to see more snaps at corner with the Chiefs' first-team defense.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 1 Johnson (hamstring) was listed as a full participant during practice Monday and is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Ravens, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' off...

Impact Johnson nursed a hamstring injury during training camp while also continuing his recovery from a torn ACL suffered last season. The Marshall product hasn't suited up since 2022 when he appeared in 11 regular-season games and only contributed on special teams. He'll likely have a similar role this season, barring injuries to the Chiefs' secondary.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Chiefs' injury woes continue as top return man Nikko Remigio lands on IR

With Mahomes out, Chiefs turn to Minshew trying to snap a 3-game skid visiting struggling Titans

Mahomes leads sharp Chiefs offense before Bears rally for 29-27 win in preseason finale

Chiefs place Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve, ending the 2023 first-round pick's season

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