KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin put in a limited practice Friday after passing the NFL concussion protocol and could play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Oct. 18, 2015; Minneapolis; Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
“He’s passed everything,” coach Andy Reid told reporters Friday after practice. “We just have to see tomorrow how he feels.”
The Chiefs officially list Maclin, who did not practice the previous two days after sustaining the concussion in Week 6, as questionable on the injury, meaning he has a 50-50 percent chance to suit up.
The same can’t be said for defensive end Mike DeVito, whom Reid said did not pass the NFL concussion protocol.
DeVito, who suffered his concussion in Week 6, missed a third day of practice Friday and was ruled out for Sunday’s game.
“He’s making progress,” Reid said of DeVito.
The Chiefs list rookie inside linebacker Ramik Wilson as doubtful after he missed a third straight day of practice with ankle and knee injuries sustained in Week 6.
Outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee, questionable) did not practice Friday, but it appears the Chiefs chose to take it easy on the 10-year veteran and he should be available against the Steelers.
“He worked yesterday,” Reid said. “The swelling stayed out of it pretty good, we just didn’t want (it) to increase here today. He should be good as we go forward.”
Inside linebacker Josh Mauga (groin, Achilles) is also listed as questionable after putting in a limited practice Friday. Mauga, however, practiced fully the previous two days and should be set to return to the starting lineup.
Defensive tackle Dontari Poe (ankle) is listed as questionable. Poe, who suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 5 and missed Week 6, practiced in a limited fashion the entire week.
The Chiefs could lean on rookie Rakeem Nunez-Roches, who saw action in Week 6 for the first time this season, if Poe can’t play and with DeVito ruled out.
Quarterback Alex Smith, safety Husain Abdullah (bicep), linebacker Justin Houston (elbow), tight end Travis Kelce (facial laceration) and kicker Cairo Santos are probable.
Rookie wide receiver Chris Conley, who was on the injury report with a knee injury the previous two days, is no longer listed.
The Steelers list starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (knee) as questionable after he put in a limited practice for a third straight day, while backup quarterback Michael Vick (hamstring) has been ruled out.
The signs point to third-string quarterback Landry Jones drawing the start against the Chiefs.
Friday’s injury report as released by the Chiefs:
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
OUT: S Will Allen (ankle), DE Stephon Tuitt (knee), QB Michael Vick (hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE: CB Cortez Allen (knee), QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee)
PROBABLE: CB Antwon Blake (thumb), CB William Gay (not injury related), LB James Harrison (not injury related), LB Jarvis Jones (hip), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder), TE Matt Spaeth (not injury related)
Did not participate in practice:
Wednesday: S Will Allen (ankle), CB Antwon Blake (thumb), CB William Gay (not injury related), LB James Harrison (not injury related), TE Matt Spaeth (not injury related), DE Stephon Tuitt (knee), QB Michael Vick (hamstring)
Thursday: S Will Allen (ankle), DE Stephon Tuitt (knee), QB Michael Vick (hamstring)
Friday: S Will Allen (ankle), DE Stephon Tuitt (knee), QB Michael Vick (hamstring)
Limited participation:
Wednesday: CB Cortez Allen (knee), QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee)
Thursday: CB Cortez Allen (knee), QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee)
Friday: CB Cortez Allen (knee), QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee)
Full participation:
Wednesday: LB Jarvis Jones (hip), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder)
Thursday: CB Antwon Blake (thumb), CB William Gay (not injury related), LB James Harrison (not injury related), LB Jarvis Jones (hip), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder), TE Matt Spaeth (not injury related)
Friday: CB Antwon Blake (thumb), CB William Gay (not injury related), LB James Harrison (not injury related), LB Jarvis Jones (hip), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder), TE Matt Spaeth (not injury related)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
OUT: DE Mike DeVito (concussion)
DOUBTFUL: LB Ramik Wilson (knee, ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: LB Tamba Hali (knee), WR Jeremy Maclin (concussion), LB Josh Mauga (groin, Achilles), DT Dontari Poe (ankle)
PROBABLE: S Husain Abdullah (bicep), LB Justin Houston (elbow), TE Travis Kelce (facial laceration), K Cairo Santos (foot), QB Alex Smith (thumb)
Practice report
Did not participate in practice:
Wednesday: DE Mike Devito (concussion), LB Tamba Hali (knee), WR Jeremy Maclin (concussion), LB Ramik Wilson (knee, ankle)
Thursday: DE Mike Devito (concussion), WR Jeremy Maclin (concussion), LB Ramik Wilson (knee, ankle)
Friday: DE Mike Devito (concussion), LB Tamba Hali (knee), LB Ramik Wilson (knee, ankle)
Limited participation:
Wednesday: LB Justin Houston (elbow), DT Dontari Poe (ankle)
Thursday: LB Tamba Hali (knee), DT Dontari Poe (ankle)
Friday: WR Jeremy Maclin (concussion), LB Josh Mauga (groin, Achilles), DT Dontari Poe (ankle)
Full participation:
Wednesday: WR Chris Conley (knee), TE Travis Kelce (facial laceration), LB Joshua Mauga (groin, achilles), K Cairo Santos (right foot), QB Alex Smith (right thumb)
Thursday: S Husain Abdullah (biceps), WR Chris Conley (knee), LB Justin Houston (elbow), TE Travis Kelce (facial laceration), LB Joshua Mauga (groin, achilles), K Cairo Santos (right foot), QB Alex Smith (right thumb)
Friday: S Husain Abdullah (biceps), LB Justin Houston (elbow), TE Travis Kelce (facial laceration), K Cairo Santos (right foot), QB Alex Smith (right thumb)
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Herbie Teope is the lead Chiefs beat writer for ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka Capital-Journal. Use the contact page to reach him or find him on Twitter: @HerbieTeope.
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