Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT IND (11)
Wed 3/11/26 7:40 PM

Nnadi and the Colts agreed on a contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi will head to Indianapolis after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Chiefs, though he did spend last offseason as a member of the Jets before being traded back to Kansas City prior to the 2025 campaign. The defensive lineman registered 16 total tackles (10 solo) over 15 regular-season contests with the Chiefs this past year, and he'll provide the Colts with another veteran presence on the interior defensive line in 2026.

Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT IND (11)
Sat 2/7/26 6:37 PM

Nnadi ended the 2025 season with 16 tackles, including 10 solo tackles, over 15 games.
EDGE Analysis
Nnadi signed a one-year contract with the Jets, but ended up being traded back to the Chiefs before the start of the regular season for a conditional 2027 draft-pick swap. Finding himself back in familiar circumstances, the defensive tackle was able to log five more tackles (seven more solo tackles) than in 2024. The 29-year-old was able to prove he can still be an effective run defender at this stage of his career, and will surely be an attractive target for any team looking for a cost-effective lineman familiar with 4-3 defenses.

Derrick Nnadi
IL/DT IND (11)
Wed 12/31/25 6:01 PM

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 IND (11)
Thu 12/25/25 7:17 PM

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 IND (11)
Wed 12/24/25 4:30 PM

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 IND (11)
Fri 12/19/25 3:55 PM

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 IND (11)
Thu 12/18/25 4:40 PM

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 IND (11)
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 IND (11)
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 IND (11)
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).