Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed says he has cleared concussion protocol

— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) February 7, 2023

Kadarius Toney told me he’s “definitely” playing on Sunday. He suffered an ankle injury in the AFC championship game.

— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) February 7, 2023

The #Chiefs have activated RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire off IR, while they placed WR Mecole Hardman on IR, ending his season.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 6, 2023

In a departure from expectations this afternoon, Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed was on the field for some stretching and conditioning that would put him in the next stage of the concussion protocol, a very good sign for him.

— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) February 2, 2023

Andy Reid is optimistic JuJu Smith-Schuster, who sustained a left knee injury Sunday, will be able to participate in the team's practices next week in Arizona.

"He's in the good place," Reid said. "The main thing is letting that thing calm down. We'll just see where it goes."

— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) February 2, 2023

Andy Reid on Mecole Hardman: “I doubt he’ll make the Super Bowl.”

— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) February 2, 2023

Andy Reid said Mecole Hardman, Kadarius Toney, JuJu Smith-Schuster & L'Jarius Sneed are not expected to practice.

"He did a great job of playing in that game, very courageous effort," Reid said of Hardman. "My heart goes out to the kid. He is hurting."

— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) February 2, 2023

Reid was particularly optimistic that among the injured players Toney and JuJu would be able to play in the Super Bowl. On JuJu, Reid said, "He's in a good place."

— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) February 2, 2023

Andy Reid said L’Jarius Snead, who spends most of his time covering teams #1 QB is in the concussion protocol. His status for the Super Bowl will be one to watch vs the #eagles

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 30, 2023

Chiefs LB Willie Gay is optimistic about playing in the Super Bowl despite hurting his shoulder Sunday vs. Cincinnati, per source. Early tests were encouraging.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 31, 2023

.@adamteicher to @J810Anderson on how the #Chiefs feel about the chances of their injured players returning for the Super Bowl: "The Chiefs feel like everybody's got a chance, all those guys." Adds that it's doubtful that all of them would make it, but all should have a shot.

— Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) January 31, 2023