Niemann (hamstring) left practice Saturday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Niemann walked off the practice field under his own power and was evaluated for a tweaked hamstring. The extent of the injury is unknown, but it is likely that the Chiefs won't rush him back during training camp, as he suffered a similar injury at the end of last season. The 26-year-old was forced to miss three weeks with his hamstring injury last year, but it is unclear if his most recent tweak occurred on the same leg.

Niemann was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice report.

EDGE Analysis

After missing Week 17's game against the Chargers, Niemann has had time to recover and is making progress in his hamstring injury. The inside linebacker should hopefully be ready to return for Sunday's AFC divisional-round game against the Browns.

Niemann (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Niemann suffered a hamstring injury during last week's win over the Falcons. It would've been tough to return in Week 17 under normal circumstances, and there's no reason to rush him back with the top spot in the AFC locked up. Darius Harris likely will bump into a starting role in the season finale.

Niemann (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

The inside linebacker made quite an impact before his first-half exit, notching a forced fumble and three tackles (including one for loss). Kansas City will have to rotate a defender in from another position if Niemann proves unable to return to the contest, with Anthony Hitchens remaining on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Dorian O'Daniel (ankle) on injured reserve.

Niemann tallied two tackles (both solo), including his first career sack Monday versus the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Niemann continues to rotate in among a deep group of linebackers for the Chiefs, playing 43 percent of the snaps in Monday's contest. While it produced his first career sack, Niemann also saw a downturn in defensive snap percentage and just two tackles after racking up nine a week ago. He doesn't see the field enough at the moment to warrant IDP consideration in most formats.

Niemann collected 56 tackles (35 solo) and one pass defensed during the 2019 season.

EDGE Analysis

While teams are utilizing linebacker-heavy packages much less often in a pass-driven league, Niemann did log north of 400 defensive snaps in 2019 thanks to Anthony Hitchens missing a pair of games in the middle of the season. Niemann should serve in a similar role next season but could see his playing time increase if one or more starting linebackers miss time.

Niemann stepped in for the injured Anthony Hitchens (groin) Sunday and recorded 10 tackles (six solo) versus the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Niemann logged no more than 23 percent of the defensive snaps prior to Sunday night's contest, when he played 86 percent. He could be set for another big day next week if Hitchens' groin issue keeps him out for another game.

Niemann (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Niemann was sidelined for Sunday's win over the 49ers due to a hamstring issue, but the injury no longer appears to be a concern. Barring any setbacks, expect the special teams contributor to suit up against the Broncos on Monday.

Niemann (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday against San Francisco, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

What appeared to be a mid-week setback left Niemann with a "doubtful" tag, so the Chiefs will be left searching for a replacement for his modest special teams contributions.

Niemann (hamstring) is doubtful to play in Sunday's game against the 49ers, Brooke Pryor of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Niemann appeared in line to play this weekend after logging a full practice Thursday. However, the linebacker may have suffered a setback, as Niemann was subsequently a limited practice participant on Friday. Unless his health takes a quick turnaround before gametime, Kansas City may have to look elsewhere for help on special teams.