Latest from Andy Reid on Chiefs’ growing injury list — including on the O-line
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- Chiefs injury list grows as LT Josh Simmons heads for a second wrist evaluation.
- Jawaan Taylor and Trey Smith working to recover from triceps and ankle injuries.
- Backup linemen Moore and Morris project as next options against Texans' top defense.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid held his regular Zoom call with local reporters Monday, providing some updates following Thursday’s 31-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
“Players got a couple days off for the Thanksgiving break there,” he said. “They’ll be back in to work here (Tuesday). I don’t have a ton to give you on where we’re at with them. The injury update (is) the guys are working to get themselves healthy right now. Everybody’s in the process.”
Right guard Trey Smith did not suit up against Dallas due to an ankle injury, and during the game, right tackle Jawaan Taylor suffered a triceps injury. Of highest concern was left tackle Josh Simmons, who left due to a wrist injury and was seen in the locker room afterward in a cast and sling.
“Josh is getting a second evaluation on his wrist, and we’ll see what goes from there,” Reid said. “The other guys (Smith and Taylor) are improving as they go forward. We’ll see how they do the next couple of days.”
Jaylon Moore entered for Taylor after his injury, and Wanya Morris took over for Simmons. In 25 pass-blocking snaps, Moore allowed six pressures, per Pro Football Focus. Morris allowed two in 17 snaps.
“Wanya went in, had a chance to play in the game, and I thought after the first couple plays, he really settled in and did a nice job there,” Reid said. “But yes, he’d be one of the potential guys in there.”
The Chiefs take on the Houston Texans on this week’s edition of “Sunday Night Football.” The Texans boast the No. 1 scoring defense in the league (16.5 points allowed), and they are sixth in the league in team sacks (34.0).
With Simmons unlikely to be available, Moore would be the next man up, followed by Morris if Taylor also can’t go. If Smith misses another game at right guard, Mike Caliendo would be expected to draw the spot start.
Other injuries to monitor in Wednesday’s initial report include tight end Noah Gray, who missed the game due to a concussion, and wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who has continued to play through an ankle injury. Safety Bryan Cook left the last game with his own ankle injury.
