Kansas City Chiefs Injury Update: What Really Happened to Mike Edwards?

The highly anticipated AFC divisional round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills just ended with a Chiefs victory. However, it started with an unexpected setback for the Chiefs. As both teams were coming in with formidable 12-6 records, the game was expected to be extremely competitive. Yet, the Bills seemed to have secured an edge with this player going out of the field for the Kansas City team.

Just in the early moments of this match-up, crucial defensive player Mike Edwards suffered a brutal injury. Furthermore, the injury sidelined him for the remainder of the game. So, what was the injury and how did it happen?

Chiefs’ Mike Edwards suffered a potential concussion

During a pivotal defensive play in the divisional round game against the Bills, the Chiefs’ DB Mike Edwards faced a harrowing moment. Edwards was involved in a significant collision with Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs. This was when he was attempting to intercept a pass from quarterback Josh Allen. Even though this effort was successful in preventing a reception, it did result in Edwards staying down on the field, indicating a possible injury.

Later, he was swiftly attended to by the Chiefs’ medical staff and managed to walk off the field with minimal assistance. Edwards then underwent initial evaluations in the blue medical tent which was carried out by both the team’s trainers and an independent neurological consultant, per the updates. Following this, he proceeded to the locker room for further checks.

Meanwhile, sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson, during the CBS game broadcast, reported that Edwards had entered the NFL’s concussion protocol and had been ruled out because of it. The Chiefs’ defense suffered a major blow due to Edwards’ injury. While the Chiefs secured a victory in the close clash, they did have to face injury consequences and bring in a replacement for Edwards.

Chiefs adjust defense with Deon Bush and rookie Conner

In response to Mike Edwards’ injury, the Chiefs made strategic adjustments to their defense. Deon Bush, a veteran safety who has been a mainstay on the Chiefs’ 53-man roster since last season and more recently on the practice squad, was called up to fill the void.

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His opportunity arose following Bryan Cook’s injury earlier. Not to mention, alongside Bush, rookie defensive back Chamarri Conner received increased time on the field. The absence of Edwards was notably impactful as his knack for playmaking has been vital for the Chiefs. However, the team managed to cross the line with great efforts in the last quarter.

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