Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the Super Bowl this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The All-Pro offensive guard suffered a serious pectoral injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and wasn't able to play in the AFC Championship contest against the Baltimore Ravens, either. There was a slight chance the 31-year-old could play in Super Bowl LVIII, but that went out the window this week when he was unable to practice at all. Not having Thuney on the offensive line could be a big issues for the Chiefs offense against a penetrating 49ers defensive front on Sunday. Look for Nick Allegretti to get the start at left guard in Thuney's place.
Even though Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said it's a long shot for All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) to play in Super Bowl LVIII this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, those around him still believe there is a chance that he could suit up, according to a source. Thuney said the picture will be more clearer the closer we get to Sunday's big game. The 31-year-old suffered a significant pectoral injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and did not play in the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens. He's going to need to practice at some point later this week most likely in order to have any chance of being active on Sunday. If Thuney cannot go, it will be a big blow for KC's offensive line and offense as a whole, and the team would be asking Nick Allegretti to step up in his place. UPDATE: Thuney officially missed practice Wednesday.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Tuesday that offensive guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) is a "long shot" to practice this week in the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Thuney suffered a pectoral injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and did not play in the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens. The star guard said on Monday that he was unsure if he'd play against the 49ers in the Super Bowl this weekend. Reid said that for Thuney to play on Sunday against the 49ers, the team would have to ensure that the offensive lineman wouldn't exacerbate the injury. Not having Thuney available against San Francisco would be a big blow for KC's blocking unit against a Niners penetrating defensive front.
Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) is in danger of missing the Super Bowl next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, according to a league source. Head coach Andy Reid hasn't publicly ruled Thuney out, but the All-Pro offensive lineman didn't practice on Friday and will have to make significant improvement over the next week to have a shot at suiting up in the big game. He has been undergoing tests to determine the severity of the injury and whether it's something he can play through, but there hasn't been much optimism. The 31-year-old injured his pectoral muscle in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and did not play in the AFC Championship versus the Baltimore Ravens. If Thuney misses the Super Bowl against San Fran, Nick Allegretti would make a second straight start.
Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) received varying opinions for his pectoral injury, according to sources. Some experts think it's torn, while others believe it's just a strain. Surgery is on the table right now. If the Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens in Sunday's AFC Championship game and advance to another Super Bowl, Thuney won't be ruled out, but he'll be considered a long shot to play. The 31-year-old was injured in last Sunday's Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and was quickly ruled out this week for the AFC Championship. Nick Allegretti will take over as the team's starter at left guard against a strong Ravens defensive line. It will be something to watch as the game unfolds.
The Kansas City Chiefs have officially ruled out All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) for the AFC Championship tilt on Sunday versus the Ravens in Baltimore. This was the likely outcome after Thuney was injured in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills last Sunday. It's unclear if Thuney would be ready in a couple weeks if the Chiefs advance to another Super Bowl, but the 31-year-old's absence is very notable for this weekend's big game against a strong Ravens defensive line that led the NFL in sacks in 2023. It's a downgrade for the entire Chiefs' offense, most notably for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and running back Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe). With Thuney out, expect Nick Allegretti to start at left guard for the Chiefs on Sunday.
Joe Thuney Unlikely To Face Ravens In AFC Championship
Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) is not practicing on Wednesday and is unlikely to play against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Thuney suffered a pectoral injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills. If he can't suit up on Sunday, it will be a massive loss for the Chiefs' offensive line. The three-time Super Bowl Champion earned first-team All-Pro honors this year and is part of one of the best interior offensive lines in the NFL. Heading into a matchup with stud defensive linemen Michael Pierce and Justin Madubuike, his potential absence is obviously not ideal. Expect Patrick Mahomes to face more interior pressure if Thuney is standing on the sideline.
The Kansas City Chiefs and free-agent offensive lineman Joe Thuney agreed to a five-year, $80 million deal on Monday, according to a source. A previous standout for the New England Patriots, Thuney's addition will be an immediate boost for a Chiefs offensive line that was obliterated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense in the Super Bowl without Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz, who were both recently released. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was pressured on 51.8 percent of his dropbacks in the Super Bowl, the third-highest mark in a start in his career. KC was 0-2 when he was pressured on over half of his dropbacks and 16-0 when he wasn't. The 28-year-old Thuney never missed a game or a start in his five seasons with the Patriots, and he became the first player in NFL history to start his career by playing in three straight Super Bowls.
A source reported that everything is "all quiet" on the front for New England Patriots offensive guard Joe Thuney on Wednesday, the deadline for the two sides to work out a long-term contract extension. He is likely to play under the franchise tag this season, which will pay him $14.78 million. Thuney has been one of the best interior offensive lineman since he entered the league as the No. 78 overall pick in 2016. He's also been able to stay healthy and start every game for the Patriots. His presence on the offensive line will help New England as they transition to life after Tom Brady.
New England Patriots left guard Joe Thuney, who signed his franchise tender for $14.78 million, is a candidate to be traded during next week's draft with the team tight against the salary cap. Head coach Bill Belichick would seriously consider dealing Thuney if the team is offered a second- or high third-rounder in exchange for Thuney. The two sides haven't been close on a contract extension, and the Patriots have a big gap between their first pick (No. 23) and their second pick (No. 87), a gap that Belichick would surely like to close. The Patriots have made 42 draft-day trades since 2010, which leads the NFL over that span.
