Friday September 5, sees Kansas City kick off a new season, but it’s a long way from home for both teams.
Why isn’t rookie Jalen Royals playing for the Chiefs against the Chargers in Week 1?
We’re back at it! NFL 2025 is already a game down – what do you mean you missed it? – and now we’re all set for the introduction of the Kansas City Chiefs and the LA Chargers. Before a ball is even punted in anger, there are storylines aplenty...
Season debut in São Paulo, Brazil. Taylor Swift attendance rumors. Can Herbert silence the sacks.
But there are injuries to contend with, and one of those applies to Jalen Royals. Not unexpectedly, given Andy Reid’s previous comments, the Chiefs have confirmed that the rookie wide receiver is not traveling to South America, declared OUT for the season opener.
WR Jalen Royals will not travel with the team. He is ruled OUT for Friday night’s game.
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 3, 2025
We did not conduct a practice on Wednesday. The below report is an estimation.
What injury does Jalen Royals have?
Royals missed practice sessions this week as tendinitis in his knee continues to cause discomfort. Given Rashee Rice is suspended for the first six games, Royals will want to be fit for the next matchup – at home to the Philadelphia Eagles – to look for opportunities, with competition from Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
You can follow all the action live right here with AS USA as our inimitable commentator Dane Arlauckas gets into the hotseat for the first time this season.
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