Kansas City Chiefs safety, Chris Roland-Wallace
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 28: Chris Roland-Wallace #30 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Amy Kontras/Getty Images)
The Kansas City Chiefs managed to edge the Indianapolis Colts in overtime, 23-20, to keep their realistic playoff hopes alive, and reduce what was once an unassailable Colts lead atop the AFC South to being just one game ahead of 7-4 Jacksonville Jaguars.
However, the closely-fought win did not come without cost. The team saw two key starters, guard Trey Smith – who signed a four year, $94 million extension this past offseason – and nickel back, Chris Roland-Wallace, who has been a breakout player for the team at the position suffer injuries.
Initially, it did not seem too bad for the safety, Roland-Wallace, managing to participate fully in Monday’s practice ahead of Thanksgiving’s bout at the Dallas Cowboys. However, he was downgraded to only being able to have limited participation on Tuesday, per the team’s injury report.
Chiefs Nickel Back Downgraded In Practice On Tuesday
Matt Derrick
Chiefs S Chris Roland-Wallace (back) was limited Tuesday. RG Trey Smith (back) and TE Noah Gray (concussion) did not practice.
WR Xavier Worthy (ankle), WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) and LB Leo Chenal (knee) were upgraded to full from the estimate of limited Monday.
“Chiefs S Chris Roland-Wallace (back) was limited Tuesday.” Chiefs Digest’s Matt Derrick wrote on Tuesday. “RG Trey Smith (back) and TE Noah Gray (concussion) did not practice. WR Xavier Worthy (ankle), WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) and LB Leo Chenal (knee) were upgraded to full from the estimate of limited Monday.”