Omenihu (knee) was activated from the PUP list Thursday and does not have an injury designation for Friday's Week 13 game against the Raiders. Omenihu began the season on the PUP list following February knee surgery for a torn ACL. He was designated to return to practice Nov. 13 and is now set to make his 2024 debut. Omenihu's return should add vigor to the Chiefs' pass rush, as he logged 7.0 sacks over 11 regular-season contests prior to getting hurt last season.
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ACTIVELatest Charles Omenihu news
Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Birthdate
8/20/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 280 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 5; Pk (HOU)
Birthplace
Rowlett, TX, USA
Position
DE
College
Texas
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
San Francisco 49ers
2021-2023
(2 seasons)
Houston Texans
2019-2021
(3 seasons)
Omenihu (knee) was activated from the PUP list Thursday and does not have an injury designation for Friday's Week 13 game against the Raiders. Omenihu began the season on the PUP list following February knee surgery for a torn ACL. He was designated to return to practice Nov. 13 and is now set to make his 2024 debut. Omenihu's return should add vigor to the Chiefs' pass rush, as he logged 7.0 sacks over 11 regular-season contests prior to getting hurt last season.
Omenihu (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. Tuesday was the first time Omenihu logged a full practice since being designated to return from the Chiefs' PUP list Nov. 13. The Chiefs waived backup defensive end Cameron Thomas on Tuesday, indicating that Omenihu is on track to make his 2024 regular-season debut Friday against the Raiders. Omenihu is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered during last season's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.
Omenihu (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports. Omenihu is still working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered in the playoffs last season and remains on the reserve/PUP list. He's been practicing for the last nine days, but his 2024 debut will have to wait. Omenihu's next chance to play will be in seven days on Black Friday against the Raiders.
Omenihu (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday. Omenihu logged limited sessions last week after he was designated to return from the PUP list, but has yet to move to the 53-man roster. He'll likely need to practice in full by Friday at the latest, to return to the active roster and suit up Sunday against the Panthers.
Omenihu (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports. Omenihu was designated to return from the Chiefs' reserve/PUP list Wednesday and practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week. However, he has yet to be activated to Kansas City's active roster and will remain out for Sunday's matchup. Expect Mike Danna and George Karlaftis to continue serving as the Chiefs' top edge rushers while Omenihu is sidelined in Week 11.
Coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Omenihu (knee) is unlikely to play in Week 11 at Buffalo, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports. Omenihu, who has been recovering from a torn ACL, was just cleared to return to practice Wednesday, so it won't be a huge surprise if he's not able to suit up for game action right off the bat. If he can't go in Week 11, his next chance to play would be in Week 12 at Carolina.
Kansas City designated Omenihu (knee) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Omenihu has only been out of pads for a little more than nine months after tearing his ACL during last season's AFC Championship Game at Baltimore, but it now looks like he has a legitimate chance to play in Week 11 at Buffalo. His status will be one to keep an eye on when the Chiefs release their official practice reports Thursday and Friday.
Coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Omenihu (knee) is "getting close" to returning to practice, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports. Omenihu wasn't listed as a participant on the Chiefs' official practice report Wednesday, so it seems relatively safe to say he won't be suiting up for Sunday's game versus the Broncos. With that said, his coach's comments suggest he might have a chance to come back in Week 11.
The Chiefs placed Omenihu (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Omenihu missed all of training camp as he continues his rehab from a torn ACL suffered in the AFC Championship Game against the Ravens last postseason. His placement on PUP knocks Omenihu out for at least the first four games of the season. George Karlaftis and Chris Jones will key Kansas City's pass rush while Omenihu gets healthy.