Derrick Nnadi IL/DT KC (10) Wed 12/31/25 6:01 PM
Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Nnadi (illness) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi had so miss last Kansas City's past two games due to an illness, but he appears to be feeling better. With a full practice in tow to begin week 18 prep, it's likely the veteran defensive tackle will be able to return to action for the Chiefs' season finale Sunday against Las Vegas.
Derrick Nnadi IL/DT KC (10) Thu 12/25/25 7:17 PM
Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Nnadi (illness) is inactive for Thursday night's contest against Denver.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi will be forced to miss a second straight game while recovering from an illness. In his absence, Jerry Tillery is a top candidate to step into a starting role on the defensive line versus the Broncos.
Derrick Nnadi IL/DT KC (10) Wed 12/24/25 4:30 PM
Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Nnadi (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi was limited during Week 17 prep due to an illness that prevented him from playing Sunday against the Titans, which was enough for him to earn the questionable tag for Christmas Day. His return would result in less playing time at defensive tackle for Jerry Tillery, Mike Pennel and Zacch Pickens.
Derrick Nnadi IL/DT KC (10) Fri 12/19/25 3:55 PM
Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Nnadi (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran defensive tackle from Florida State didn't practice Thursday or Friday due to an illness, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up for Sunday's contest. Nnadi is now in line to miss his first game of the season in Week 16, meaning Mike Pennel and Jerry Tillery will likely have have larger roles with the Chiefs' first-team defensive line.
Derrick Nnadi IL/DT KC (10) Thu 12/18/25 4:40 PM
Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
Nnadi (illness) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi appears to have been struck by a sudden illness, causing the defensive tackle to miss Thursday's session. If the 29-year-old can practice tomorrow, he should be all set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Titans. Even if Nnadi needs another day of recovery, the starter will likely be ready to play come game day.
Derrick Nnadi IL/DT KC (10) Sun 8/24/25 12:51 PM
Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
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
Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
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
Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
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
Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
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
Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT KC (10)
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.