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NFL·INJURY·September 15, 2026 09:39 AM ET

Chiefs' Mansoor Delane set for shoulder MRI; Sam Darnold eyes return

Kansas City hopes the shoulder issue is only a sprain.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 151 min read
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From @gmfb: #Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane will undergo an MRI on his shoulder today, with the collective breath in Kansas Ci Via @MikeGarafolo on X

What happened: Mansoor Delane will undergo a shoulder MRI today, with hope in Kansas City that the injury is only a sprain, Mike Garafolo said. Garafolo added that Sam Darnold is expected back in a few weeks for Seattle.

Why it matters: The scan puts Mansoor Delane at the center of Kansas City's early-week injury picture as the Chiefs wait for clarity on the shoulder. Darnold's timetable gives Seattle a near-term checkpoint at quarterback heading into the next stretch.

What to watch: The next update is the MRI result on Delane's shoulder and whether Kansas City gets the sprain outcome it is hoping for. Seattle's next injury report should sharpen Darnold's return window.

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