The Kansas City Chiefs first injury report for Pittsburgh Steelers week is an interesting one.
Alex Smith landed on the list for the first time this year with a thumb injury on his throwing hand. He was a full participant in practice which is usually a good sign that he'll be playing. Meanwhile, Justin Houston also popped up on the injury report with an elbow injury. He was limited in practice so we should have a better idea of his status later this week.
The two concussed players - Jeremy Maclin and Mike DeVito - did not practice. I wouldn't be expecting them this week.
Two inside linebackers - Josh Mauga and his backup Ramik Wilson - are injured. Mauga is a full participant and appears ready to come back this week while Wilson did not practice with knee / ankle injuries.
Also of note is that the Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos has a foot injury -- and of course it's on his kicking foot. I wouldn't be concerned about this until the Chiefs bring in another kicker.
The oddest one here is Travis Kelce on the injury report with a "facial laceration".
The good news is that Dontari Poe is practicing. He was out last week with a high ankle sprain but with a limited practice on Wednesday it would appear he has a shot to play. That would be a good thing as the Chiefs shuffle the defensive line to account for the possible loss of DeVito.
The full Wednesday injury report...
Did not practice
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DE Mike DeVito (concussion)
LB Tamba Hali (knee)
WR Jeremy Maclin (concussion)
LB Ramik Wilson (knee / ankle)
Limited practice
LB Justin Houston (elbow)
NT Dontari Poe (ankle)
Full practice
WR Chris Conley (knee)
TE Travis Kelce (facial laceration)
LB Josh Mauga (groin / Achilles)
K Cairo Santos (right foot)
QB Alex Smith (right thumb)