LUCAS NIANG NEWS

Chiefs' starters to play first half against Lions after breaking camp in St. Joseph, Missouri

Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs’ starters are expected to play most of the first half of their preseason game against Detroit on Saturday

AUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to active roster The Chiefs activated Niang (kneecap) from the reserve/PUP list to the 53-man roster Wednesday.

Impact Niang was designated to return Nov. 2, so he needed to be moved to the active roster or be forced to miss the rest of the season, as his 21-day window to be reinstated was closing. It's unclear whether he'll be ready to return Sunday against the Rams, but if he is, he'll provide depth to the Chiefs offensive line.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Lucas Niang practices Wednesday, a first step on potential return from PUP list The veteran offensive lineman hasn’t practiced since the 2021 season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Returns to practice Niang (kneecap) was designated to return for the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Niang is back at practice, opening a 21-day window for the team to activate him or leave him on the reserve/PUP list for the remainder of the season. The offensive lineman has been out since late August while recovering from the torn patella tendon he suffered in January. When healthy, Niang will provide the Chiefs with an additional depth option upfront protecting Patrick Mahomes.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to PUP list Niang (kneecap) was added to the Chiefs' active/PUP list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Niang was expected to miss the start of Kansas City's upcoming training camp, but he can still be removed from this list and practice at any point before the start of the regular season. The 2020 third-round pick played 12 games with nine starts for the Chiefs, and he should slot in as the team's starting right tackle once he fully recovers from a torn patella tendon suffered at the end of the regular season.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed to active/PUP list Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Niang (kneecap) won't participate to begin training camp and will likely land on the active/PUP list, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.co...

Impact Niang suffered a torn patella tendon during Week 17 last year and was placed on injured reserve shortly after, ending his season. There was optimism the 2020 third-round pick would be available for the start of training camp, but it sounds like Kansas City will opt to be cautious instead. If healthy, Niang projects to be the Chiefs' starting right tackle to start the regular season.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs’ Juan Thornhill seeks to fill Tyrann Mathieu's void

2022 is a huge year for Juan Thornhill in the wake of Tyrann Mathieu's departure from Kansas City.

JUNE 15, 2022

Chiefs' Thornhill seeks to fill Honey Badger's void

The popular narrative was that the Kansas City Chiefs signed Justin Reid in free agency to replace Tyrann Mathieu

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Don't Forget About Lucas Niang As the Chiefs approach the 2022 NFL Draft, they should give the first shot at right tackle to Lucas Niang.

APRIL 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Don't Forget About Lucas Niang As the Chiefs approach the 2022 NFL Draft, they should give the first shot at right tackle to Lucas Niang.

APRIL 25, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Could be 100 percent by end of camp Chiefs general manger Brett Veach said Friday that Niang (kneecap) is on schedule to be 100 percent by the end of training camp, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Niang suffered a torn patella tendon in Week 17 last year and was placed on injured reserve shortly after, ending his season. Sweeney relays that Niang underwent a progress MRI recently, which prompted the comments from Veach. If healthy to start the 2022 campaign, Niang figures to be the Chiefs' Week 1 starter at right tackle.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Niang (kneecap) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Niang had already been ruled out for Saturday against the Broncos, and it was also expected he would be out for the season after suffering a torn patella tendon in Week 17.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Niang (kneecap) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Niang likely suffered a torn patella tendon in his left knee in last week's loss to the Bengals, so it's not very surprising to see him ruled out for Week 18. If his injury is confirmed, he'll likely be unavailable for the postseason.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Examining Chiefs' tackle depth following Lucas Niang injury How is the #Chiefs’ offensive tackle depth looking after the Lucas Niang injury? We take a look at possible options here:

JANUARY 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Season likely over Niang (knee) is believed to have suffered a torn patella tendon in his left knee during the Chiefs' 34-31 loss to the Bengals on Sunday, which if true, would end his season, Ian Ra...

Impact Niang was carted off the field in the first quarter with the injury. The second-year pro has manned the right tackle spot when healthy, His potential absence moving forward would be a fairly significant blow to the Chiefs' offensive line and likely lead to Andrew Wylie taking over Niang's role.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Possibly suffers serious injury Coach Andy Reid said Niang possibly suffered a torn patella tendon in his left knee during Sunday's loss to the Bengals, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Niang was carted off the field in the first quarter and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. If he has indeed torn his patella tendon, he will likely be sidelined for the rest of the season, and it could possibly even impact his status for the beginning of next year's training camp. With that said, there will be more information regarding his injury after he goes through the requisite tests.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off with knee injury Niang (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Bengals.

Impact Niang was carted off the field in the first quarter of the team's Week 17 contest. Orlando Brown (calf) had to leave warmups early, so the Chiefs are down their top two offensive tackles, leaving them with Andrew Wylie as their only active and healthy tackle.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs backup LT Lucas Niang carted off after apparent knee injury The offensive line situation is officially getting dire for the #Chiefs with backup LT Lucas Niang suffering an apparent knee injury.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Not on injury report Niang (undisclosed) wasn't listed on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Niang didn't suit up in last week's win over the Steelers, likely because he had a short turnaround after returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list. He's healthy and should be ready to play Sunday against the Bengals, occupying his usual starting right tackle role.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Niang (undisclosed) is out for Sunday against the Steelers.

Impact Niang was placed on the COVID list Tuesday and activated from it on Saturday. However, after being returned to the active roster, he was deemed questionable for Sunday. Now that he's been ruled out, Andrew Wylie likely will be the next man up at right tackle Sunday against the Steelers.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID list Niang was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports, yet he is still listed as questionable for Sunday against the Steelers...

Impact Niang will try to suit up Sunday, but despite his return from the COVID list, it looks like he may not be fit to return. If he is forced out Sunday, Andrew Wylie will likely draw the start at right tackle for the Chiefs, when they matchup with the Steelers on Sunday.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list Niang has been placed on the Chiefs' reserve/COVID-19 list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Niang's placement on the COVID list was reportedly the result of a following test. It is unclear whether he has been vaccinated or not. If he is unable to suit up in Week 16, Andrew Wylie would be the likely candidate to replace him at right tackle.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Sunday Niang (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Niang missed the past three games with the rib issue but will return to action for Sunday's divisional contest. He should reclaim his starting spot at right tackle for the Chiefs.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

KC Chiefs' Rashad Fenton, Lucas Niang return to practice Wednesday, Andy Reid says The Chiefs have good news on two players working their way back from injuries. Here’s what Andy Reid said Wednesday about Rashad Fenton and...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Out for Week 13 Niang (ribs) will miss Sunday's game against the Broncos, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact The right tackle will miss his third consecutive contest in Week 13 while dealing with the ribs injury. Andrew Wylie will get the start again versus the Broncos on Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE