Felix Anudike-Uzomah: Everything you need to know

Anudike-Uzomah (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Chiefs on Monday. The defensive end suffered the injury during Friday's preseason loss to the Seahawks. A first-round pick in 2023, Anudike-Uzomah has recorded just 3.0 sacks and three starts across 34 regular-season contests, and now, his immediate availability is in doubt. If he's able to return, he should again play a depth role for the Chiefs.

Anudike-Uzomah suffered a hamstring injury in Friday's preseason loss to the Seahawks, Harold R. Kuntz of Fox4 News Kansas City reports. Anudike-Uzomah recorded two tackles (both solo) prior to his exit. The 2023 first-round pick has logged just 3.0 sacks across 34 regular-season contests over his first two NFL campaigns and has logged just three starts. He's likely to make the Chiefs' 53-man roster this season if healthy but again is expected to work in a depth role.

Anudike-Uzomah logged 27 tackles (16 solo), including 2.5 sacks, across 17 regular-season appearances. He added five tackles (three solo), including one sack, in three postseason games. Anudike-Uzomah didn't see a significant jump in production from his 2023 rookie season. The first-round pick served as the Chiefs' fourth defensive end behind George Karlaftis, Mike Danna and Charles Omenihu, as these three played the majority of snaps when healthy. With Omenihu currently slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, it's possible that Anudike-Uzomah could step into a bigger role in 2025.