Lucas Niang Injury News & Updates
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Done for year
Niang (knee) was placed on the reserve/injured list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Niang will officially miss the 2025 campaign after suffering a torn ACL in Friday's 48-18 preseason loss to the Patriots. The offensive lineman will now shift his focus to being ready for training camp in 2026.
Aug 10, 2025
Suffers torn ACL
Niang suffered a torn ACL in Friday's preseason opener against New England, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang was in training camp with the Chiefs last season but was cut prior to Week 1 and spent some time on Kansas City's practice squad in 2024 before being let go in November. He signed with Washington last month but will now miss the 2025 campaign.
Nov 23, 2022
Returns to active roster
Niang (kneecap) was placed to the 53-man roster Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Niang was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Nov. 2, so he needed to be moved to the active roster or be forced to miss the rest of the season, as his 21-day window to be reinstated was closing. It's unclear whether Niang will be ready to return Sunday against the Rams, but if he is, he'll provide depth to the Chiefs offensive line.
Nov 2, 2022
Returns to practice
Niang (kneecap) was designated to return for the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Niang is back at practice, opening a 21-day window for the team to activate him or leave him on the reserve/PUP list for the remainder of the season. The offensive lineman has been out since late August while recovering from the torn patella tendon he suffered in January. When healthy, Niang will provide the Chiefs with an additional depth option upfront protecting Patrick Mahomes.
Aug 23, 2022
Shifts to reserve/PUP
Niang (kneecap) was placed on the Chiefs' reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang has not participated this preseason while recovering from a torn patella tendon suffered in January. Chiefs general manager Bree Veach said in April that the presumptive starting right tackle was on track to return by the end of training camp, but he will now be forced to miss at least the first four games of the 2022 regular season while on this reserve list.
Jul 23, 2022
Moved to PUP list
Niang (kneecap) was added to the Chiefs' active/PUP list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang was expected to miss the start of Kansas City's upcoming training camp, but he can still be removed from this list and practice at any point before the start of the regular season. The 2020 third-round pick played 12 games with nine starts for the Chiefs, and he should slot in as the team's starting right tackle once he fully recovers from a torn patella tendon suffered at the end of the regular season
Jul 22, 2022
Likely headed to active/PUP list
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Niang (kneecap) won't participate to begin training camp and will likely land on the active/PUP list, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang suffered a torn patella tendon during Week 17 last year and was placed on injured reserve shortly after, ending his season. There was optimism that the 2020 third-round pick would be available for the start of training camp, but it sounds like Kansas City will opt to be cautious instead. If healthy, Niang projects to be the Chiefs' starting right tackle to start the regular season.
Apr 22, 2022
Could be 100 percent by end of camp
Chiefs general manger Brett Veach said Friday that Niang (kneecap) is on schedule to be 100 percent by the end of training camp, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang suffered a torn patella tendon in Week 17 last year and was placed on injured reserve shortly after, ending his season. Sweeney relays that Niang underwent a progress MRI recently, which prompted the comments from Veach. If healthy to start the 2022 campaign, Niang figures to be the Chiefs' Week 1 starter at right tackle.
Jan 7, 2022
Placed on IR
Niang (kneecap) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang had already been ruled out for Saturday against the Broncos, and it was also expected he would be out for the season after suffering a torn patella tendon in Week 17.
Jan 6, 2022
Ruled out Saturday
Niang (kneecap) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Niang likely suffered a torn patella tendon in his left knee in last week's loss to the Bengals, so it's not very surprising to see him ruled out for Week 18. If his injury is confirmed, he'll likely be unavailable for the postseason.
Jan 2, 2022
Season likely over
Niang (knee) is believed to have suffered a torn patella tendon in his left knee during the Chiefs' 34-31 loss to the Bengals on Sunday, which if true would end his season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang was carted off the field in the 1st quarter with the injury. The second-year pro has manned the right tackle spot when healthy, His potential absence moving forward would be a fairly significant blow to the Chiefs' offensive line, and likely lead to Andrew Wylie taking over Niang's role.
Jan 2, 2022
Possibly suffers serious injury
Coach Andy Reid said Niang possibly suffered a torn patella tendon in his left knee during Sunday's loss to the Bengals, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang was carted off the field in the first quarter and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. If he has indeed torn his patella tendon, he will likely be sidelined for the rest of the season, and it could possibly even impact his status for the beginning of next year's training camp. With that said, there will be more information regarding his injury after he goes through the requisite tests.
Jan 2, 2022
Carted off with knee injury
Niang (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Niang was carted off the field in the first quarter of the team's Week 17 contest. Orlando Brown (calf) had to leave warmups early, so the Chiefs are down their top two offensive tackles, leaving them with Andrew Wylie as their only active and healthy tackle.
Dec 30, 2021
Not on injury report
Niang (undisclosed) wasn't listed on Thursday's injury report.
ANALYSIS
Niang didn't suit up in last week's win over the Steelers, likely because he had a short turnaround after returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list. He's healthy and should be ready to play Sunday against the Bengals, occupying his usual starting right tackle role.
Dec 26, 2021
Out Sunday
Niang (undisclosed) is out for Sunday against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Niang was placed on the COVID list Tuesday and activated from it on Saturday. However, after being returned to the active roster he was deemed questionable for Sunday. Now that he's been ruled out, Andrew Wylie likely will be the next man up at right tackle Sunday against the Steelers.
Dec 25, 2021
Returns from COVID list
Niang was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports, yet he still listed as questionable for Sunday against the Steelers according to the Chiefs' injury report.
ANALYSIS
Niang will try to suit up Sunday, but despite his return from the COVID list, it looks like he may not be fit to return. If he is forced out Sunday, Andrew Wylie will likely draw the start at right tackle for the Chiefs, when they matchup with the Steelers on Sunday.
Dec 21, 2021
Lands on COVID list
Niang has been placed on the Chiefs' reserve/COVID-19 list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang's placement on the COVID list was reportedly the result of a following test. It is unclear whether he has been vaccinated or not. If he is unable to suit up in Week 16, Andrew Wylie would be the likely candidate to replace him at right tackle.
Dec 12, 2021
Ready to play Sunday
Niang (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang missed the past three games with the rib issue but will return to action for Sunday's divisional contest. He should reclaim his starting spot at right tackle for the Chiefs.
Dec 3, 2021
Out for Week 13
Niang (ribs) will miss Sunday's game against the Broncos, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The right tackle will miss his third consecutive start in Week 13 while dealing with the ribs injury. Andrew Wylie will get the start again versus the Broncos on Sunday.
Nov 19, 2021
Out against Cowboys
Niang (ribs) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Dallas, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang didn't play last weekend against Raiders and has already been confirmed out for this one as well, meaning Andrew Wylie is likely to make another start at right tackle.
Nov 12, 2021
Won't play Sunday
Niang (ribs) won't play in Sunday's contest against the Raiders, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang played only 12 offensive snaps against the Packers in Week 9 before exiting with an injury to his ribs. The injury will keep him sidelined for Week 10 as well, and with Mike Remmer (knee) also ruled out, Andrew Wylie is likely to draw the start at right tackle.
Nov 7, 2021
Questionable to return
Niang (ribs) is questionable to return Sunday against the Packers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear when Niang suffered the injury, but ribs issues are often complicated and it's not surprising that the medical staff wants to make sure Niang is well before he potentially returns to the game. Expect Andrew Wylie to see most of the snaps at right tackle while Niang is out since Mike Remmers (knee) is also inactive.
Oct 20, 2021
Off injury report
Niang (hamstring) wasn't listed on the Chiefs' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Niang was active but didn't start for the Chiefs in their Week 6 win over Washington. The injury is considered to be minor, so the former 2020 third-round pick should be able to play for Kansas City in Week 7. Expect Niang to retake his starting duties from Mike Remmers if he is available to play Sunday against the Titans.
Oct 17, 2021
Slowed by hamstring
Niang (hamstring) is active but will not start in Sunday's matchup against Washington, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Niang is dealing with a minor hamstring issue, which could limit him to emergency duties. Mike Remmers is taking over as the starting right tackle while Niang is limited.
Aug 6, 2020
Opts out of rookie year
Niang is opting out of the 2020 season, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie third-round pick had his senior season at TCU cut short by a hip injury that required surgery, which may have played a role in his decision to sit out 2020. The Chiefs have been impacted by opt outs more than most teams, also losing Super Bowl hero Damien Williams and standout RG Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. The team still has an impressive OT duo in Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz, but the interior line and general line depth could both prove problematic. Niang should have a shot at a starting job -- or at least the swing tackle role -- in 2021.
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