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Chiefs Lose Veteran Safety Deon Bush to Torn Achilles in Preseason Opener

The injury requires surgery that will sideline Bush for the season, signaling Kansas City to reassess its safety group.

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Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Kansas City Chiefs safety Deon Bush (26) celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
8/9/25
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Overview

  • Deon Bush tore his Achilles tendon in the second quarter of Kansas City’s 20-17 preseason loss to the Arizona Cardinals on August 9.
  • Head coach Andy Reid confirmed the non-contact injury will require surgery and conclude Bush’s season before it began.
  • Bush has been placed on season-ending injured reserve, removing a key veteran presence from the Chiefs’ secondary.
  • A nine-year NFL veteran and former fourth-round pick, Bush provided leadership and memorable plays such as his 2023 AFC Championship red-zone interception.
  • Kansas City now turns to younger safeties including Jaden Hicks and Chris Roland-Wallace to fill the void and bolster depth for the regular season.