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Deon Bush Out for Season After Torn Achilles in Chiefs’ Preseason Loss

Kansas City is accelerating safety evaluations to compensate for Bush’s season-ending injury

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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

  • On a non-contact play late in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals, Bush tore his left Achilles and was carted off the field.
  • Coach Andy Reid confirmed the injury will require surgery and has placed Bush on season-ending injured reserve.
  • In an Instagram story, Bush expressed heartbreak over the injury and invoked his faith in God’s plan.
  • With Bush sidelined, backups Chris Roland-Wallace and Jaden Hicks are set to see expanded roles as the Chiefs reshape their secondary depth.
  • The injury highlights the risks of NFL preseason action as Kansas City adjusts its defensive strategy ahead of final roster decisions.