NFL Defensive End Janarius Robinson Sidelines due to Fractured Foot
Kansas City Chiefs Lose Defensive End Janarius Robinson to Fractured Foot
The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a tough preseason as they deal with multiple injuries across various positions. On Saturday, defensive end Janarius Robinson sustained a fractured foot in the team's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals [1][2][4].
Robinson, a former fourth-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2021, joined the Chiefs in April [10]. In his debut for the team, he recorded a sack for a 9-yard loss [1]. Prior to joining the Chiefs, Robinson played in 16 games (three starts) for the Las Vegas Raiders from 2023-24, recording 1.5 sacks and 13 tackles [5].
Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Robinson's injury on Monday, but did not provide a timeline for his return [6]. The exact nature of the injury and the timeline for Robinson's recovery remain uncertain [7][8]. It is possible he could reach an injury settlement and return later if he fully heals, but no official schedule has been set [3].
In a related move, the Chiefs signed defensive end Nate Matlack ahead of Monday morning's practice [9]. The specific role or previous experience of Matlack with the Chiefs or any other NFL team is not mentioned in the article. The signing of Matlack is likely to provide cover for the team in the wake of Robinson's injury.
The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arizona Cardinals ended in a 20-17 defeat for the Chiefs in Glendale, Ariz [11]. In addition to Robinson's injury, the Chiefs also lost safety Deon Bush to a torn Achilles on Saturday [12]. Tight end Jake Briningstool is dealing with a hamstring injury, while wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown is dealing with an ankle injury [13]. Cornerback Jaylen Watson is in the concussion protocol, and offensive lineman Ethan Driskell is recovering from an appendectomy [14].
The Chiefs will need to rally and overcome these injuries as they continue their preseason schedule. The team's next preseason game is scheduled for August 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- The Kansas City Chiefs' sports football team is grappling with multiple injuries, including defensive end Janarius Robinson who sustained a fractured foot during the preseason opener.
- The quarterback for the Chiefs may need to work closely with the coach, Andy Reid, as Robinson's recovery timeline remains uncertain due to his injury.
- The NFL's American-football league will likely see Robinson's potential return, should he reach an injury settlement, depending on his recovery from the fractured foot.
- As the Chiefs deal with injuries across various positions, they've bolstered their defensive line by signing Nate Matlack, a move intended to provide cover following Robinson's injury, potentially influencing the team's performance in future games, including the upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
