Jack Cochrane: Everything you need to know

Cochrane is slated to re-sign with the Chiefs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The South Dakota product was a key special-teamer for the Chiefs last season, appearing in 17 games and recording 20 total tackles and one interception across 403 total snaps (341 on special teams, 62 on defense). Now back with Kansas City, Cochrane is expected to assume a similar role during the 2026 season.

Cochrane (knee) was listed as a full participant in Tuesday's practice report. Cochrane suffered a knee injury during the Chiefs' second preseason game against the Seahawks, which caused him to miss Kansas City's preseason finale against Chicago. His full participation on Tuesday's practice report indicates that he will be available for the Chiefs' regular-season opener against the Chargers on Friday, barring any setbacks. Cochrane played mostly on special teams in 2024 and logged five tackles (three solo) across 15 regular-season games.

Cochrane suffered a knee injury and has been ruled out of Friday's preseason clash against the Seahawks. Cochrane was ruled out just before halftime, though it's not immediately clear when the injury occurred. Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com suggests the "hope" is that Cochrane's removal was precautionary, though the linebacker's status may remain hazy until the team provides more information. Prior to exiting, Cochrane racked up a team-high eight first-half tackles Friday.