The Kansas City Chiefs designated defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) to return to practice this week, according to a source, which means he could be activated from Injured Reserve and make his 2024 season debut in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills after tearing his ACL in the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens last year. The Chiefs will have 21 days to officially activate Omenihu, otherwise he will not be able to play the rest of the season. The 27-year-old pass-rusher picked up seven sacks in 11 games in his first year with the Chiefs in 2023 and would give KC another pass-rushing option alongside Chris Jones, George Karlaftis and the recently acquired Joshua Uche. Whether Omenihu is able to return this weekend against Buffalo will likely depend on how much he does in practices from Wednesday through Friday.
The Kansas City Chiefs are keeping pass-rusher Charles Omenihu (knee), who tore his ACL in the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens, on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin the 2024 regular season with hopes of a November return. Omenihu was never expected to be ready for the start of the season after suffering a devastating injury late in the postseason. Any help the 27-year-old pass-rusher can give the Chiefs' defensive line later in the year will be welcomed. His absence will put more on the shoulders of the team's top pass-rushers, Chris Jones and George Karlaftis. Omenihu, a former fifth-rounder by the Houston Texans in 2019 out of Texas, had a career-high seven sacks, 28 tackles (18 solo), five tackles for loss, 11 QB hits and two forced fumbles in 11 games during the regular season in 2023 in his first year in KC.
The Kansas City Chiefs placed defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee), defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (triceps), offensive guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) and cornerback Jaylen Watson (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Wednesday. The team also placed defensive end B.J. Thompson (undisclosed) on the Non-Football Injury list and signed free-agent wide receiver Kyle Sheets. Omenihu suffered a torn ACL in the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens and had surgery on his knee in February, so the 26-year-old will not be ready for the start of the 2024 season. Nnadi was injured in the wild-card win over the Dolphins, and it remains to be seen if he'll be ready for Week 1. Thuney is expected to be ready for Week 1 and will be KC's starting left guard when healthy.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee), who was set to line up across from San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams in Super Bowl LVIII, is undergoing surgery on his torn ACL on Tuesday, according to a source. Omenihu tore his ACL in the victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship and won't be available for the Chiefs this Sunday. The 26-year-old pass-rusher has a long recovery ahead of him and most likely will not be ready for the start of the 2024 regular season as a result. With Omenihu out, Felix Anudike-Uzomah should see more playing time against the 49ers in the big game. Omenihu is a notable loss for the Chiefs' pass-rushing group, though, as he had a career-high seven sacks in 11 regular-season games for the Chiefs in 2023.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) was optimistic on Sunday night about the knee injury he suffered in the win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship, but it an MRI exam revealed that he did tear his ACL, according to a source. Omenihu has been a big part of the Chiefs' strong defense this year, so it will be a big loss for that unit in the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers in two weeks. The 26-year-old was injured in the second quarter on Sunday. With Omenihu unavailable for the big game against San Fran, rookie first-round pass-rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah will see more snaps on the defensive line. Omenihu, who most likely won't be ready for the start of the 2024 season now, had 28 tackles (18 solo), a career-high seven sacks and two forced fumbles in 11 regular season games in his first year in KC.
Charles Omenihu Questionable To Return Against Ravens
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens. The 26-year-old, who was third on the team in sacks in the regular season, suffered a knee injury near the end of the second quarter. He was in obvious pain and visibly frustrated, so his day could be over. It would be a tough blow for the Chiefs if that's the case, considering he had a strip sack during the contest.
Charles Omenihu, Willie Gay Questionable To Face Bills
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (illness) and linebacker Willie Gay (neck) have been downgraded to questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Both players had been on the injury report earlier this week but did not initially carry an injury designation into the weekend. Now, their status is up in the air once again. Omenihu has been productive this season, totaling 28 tackles, seven sacks, and two forced fumbles. Meanwhile, Gay has 58 tackles, three fumble recoveries, and one interception. Both players are key members of the defense, so having them available on Sunday will be imperative for the Chiefs as they travel to Buffalo.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu has been suspended six games for violating the personal conduct policy. This suspension comes from an arrest back in January. Omenihu was arrested for allegedly pushing a woman to the ground during an argument. He was an impending free agent at the time of the incident. He later signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Chiefs. He recorded 20 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 17 games (three starts) with the San Francisco 49ers last season.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu was arrested on Monday night after a woman reported that he pushed her to the ground. Police officers observed no physical injuries, but she complained of pain in her arm. Police were called to Omenihu's home in San Jose by a woman claiming to be the 25-year-old's girlfriend. He was released from jail after posting bail. The 49ers released a statement saying that they are aware of the situation and are gathering further information. On top of his arrest, Omenihu is dealing with an oblique injury and his status for the NFC Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday is in question. In his second full season in San Francisco, Omenihu has been a rotational player and recorded 20 tackles (seven solo), three tackles for loss, 16 QB hits, a career-high 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble in 17 regular season games (three starts).
49ers Defense Adds Charles Omenihu For Stretch Run
The San Francisco 49ers are acquiring defensive end Charles Omenihu from the Texans, as first reported by Aaron Wilson. Omenihu appeared in six games (two starts) this season with Houston, racking up 11 tackles and three quarterback hits, all while seeing his snap count fluctuate on a weekly basis. The addition of Omenihu should give the 49ers defense another pass-rushing weapon to join alongside Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead. While San Francisco has difficult matchups over the next two weeks -- the Cardinals and Rams -- the schedule ebbs back into their defense's favor as the season wears on.
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