Overview
- Gardner Minshew was moved to injured reserve after an MRI showed a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his left knee, which ends his season without requiring surgery, according to NFL Network reporting.
- Shane Buechele returned to Kansas City on a signing from Buffalo’s practice squad to the active roster, a move that is contingent on him passing a physical.
- Chris Oladokun finished the loss to the Titans and is expected to start against the Broncos, with Buechele providing depth at quarterback.
- Patrick Mahomes is already out for the season after sustaining two torn ligaments in his left knee in Week 15.
- The 6-9 Chiefs are eliminated from playoff contention, so the final two games primarily affect draft positioning and offer audition reps for Oladokun and Buechele.