Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Sun 8/24/25 12:51 PM

The Jets traded Nnadi to the Chiefs on Sunday in exchange for a conditional 2027 draft-pick swap, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi spent his first seven NFL campaigns with Kansas City before signing with the Jets in March. However, the Florida State product won't end up playing in a regular-season game for New York; instead, he'll continue his career with the only squad he's suited for as a pro. Nnadi doesn't rack up fantasy-relevant stats as an IDP, but he's been incredibly durable, playing in all 17 regular-season contests each of the past four years. He'll likely work in a rotational role with the Chiefs as he did last season, though his snap count may decrease after the team brought in a pair of defensive tackles in rookie Omarr Norman-Lott (ankle) and veteran Jerry Tillery.

Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Sun 3/16/25 12:19 PM

Nnadi is signing with the Jets, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi has been incredibly durable so far in his career, playing in all 17 regular-season games each of the past four seasons and missing just one contest overall during seven campaigns with the Chiefs. However, he saw a reduced role last year, logging career-low marks with 215 defensive snaps and 11 tackles. With his move to the Jets, Nnadi should have an opportunity to receive more work, though he could compete with fellow new signee Byron Cowart to start next to Quinnen Williams (hamstring) at defensive tackle.

Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Tue 8/6/24 7:21 PM

The Chiefs activated Nnadi (triceps) from the active/PUP list Tuesday, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi was placed on the PUP list at the start of training camp due to a triceps injury he sustained in the Chiefs' wild-card win over the Dolphins. The 2018 third-round pick out of Florida State played in all 17 regular-season games in 2023, finishing with 29 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended. Now that he's healthy, Nnadi will look to get in reps with the first-team defense alongside fellow pass rushers George Karlaftis, Mike Danna and Chris Jones (shoulder).

Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Wed 7/17/24 12:53 PM

The Chiefs placed Nnadi (triceps) on the active/PUP list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi suffered a triceps injury during Kansas City's wild-card win over the Dolphins after suiting up for all 17 of the team's regular-season games, and he was sidelined during OTAs. The defensive tackle can be activated from the PUP list at any point throughout training camp, though at this time it remains to be seen whether he'll be available for the Chiefs' playoff opener against Jacksonville on August 10.

Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Thu 3/14/24 9:15 PM

The Chiefs re-signed Nnadi (triceps) on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi has spent all six of his seasons with the Chiefs and is now coming back for a seventh. He appeared in all 17 regular-season games last season but suffered a triceps injury seven snaps into the wild-card win over the Dolphins and missed the remainder of the playoffs. Reliable as anyone, Nnadi has missed just one career regular-season contest.

Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Fri 1/26/24 6:21 PM

The Chiefs placed Nnadi (triceps) on injured reserve Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi had already been ruled out for the AFC Championship Game after sustaining a triceps injury during the Chiefs' wild-card win over the Dolphins. Now that he's been placed on IR, the veteran defensive tackle would also miss the Super Bowl if Kansas City were to advance. Both Neil Farrell and Tershawn Wharton could see increased time on the Chiefs' defensive line for the remainder of the team's playoff run.

Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Fri 1/26/24 4:01 PM

Nnadi (triceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old was unable to practice all week, and he's now in line to miss his second consecutive game with this triceps issue. Nnadi is one of the Chiefs' best run defenders, and without him, Kansas City's defensive line could struggle to stop a Baltimore rushing attack that's averaging almost 154 rushing yards per game across 18 outings. Expect Neil Farrell and Tershawn Wharton to see increased reps at defensive tackle in Nnadi's stead.

Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Thu 1/25/24 2:21 PM

Nnadi (triceps) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi has been sidelined since suffering a triceps injury during Kansas City's wild-card win over the Dolphins. His continued inability to practice will likely leave him closer to doubtful for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens. It'll also leave Tershawn Wharton and Neil Farrell looking at an uptick in opportunities on the field if Nnadi is unable to suit up.

Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Fri 1/19/24 2:13 PM

Nnadi (triceps) is out for Sunday night's game against the Bills, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi was injured in the opening quarter of ast weekend's win over the Dolphins, and he's now going to miss the divisional-round tilt. He played over 45 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps this season while starting all 17 regular-season games. Tershawn Wharton is likely the next man up alongside Chris Jones.

Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Wed 1/17/24 1:51 PM

Nnadi (elbow) won't practice Wednesday, Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi is still feeling the effects of an elbow injury suffered in the first quarter of this past Saturday's 26-7 win over the Dolphins in the wild-card round. Neil Farrell could fill in on the interior of the defensive line for Sunday's divisional round game in Buffalo if Nnadi remains unavailable.