Kansas City Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid has expressed doubt about the participation of running back Jerick McKinnon and left guard Joe Thuney in the upcoming Super Bowl. Reid mentioned that McKinnon has a slim chance of playing, while Thuney's practice has been limited due to a pectoral injury. Nick Allegretti is expected to replace Thuney in the lineup. McKinnon has been limited in practice, and Thuney was the only player to miss practice on Wednesday.
Jerick McKinnon limited, Joe Thuney DNP at Chiefs' Wednesday practice https://t.co/pct1gWsjSf https://t.co/IWIFC8EkeM
Joe Thuney only Chiefs player to miss practice Wednesday. https://t.co/dhQXUUEoht
LG Joe Thuney (pec) didn't practice today. He's the only DNP for Andy Reid today. https://t.co/3HntEMOmmy
Chiefs left guard Nick Allegretti practiced today in place of Joe Thuney, who has a pectoral injury. “I would probably bet towards Allegretti playing,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told pool reporter Peter King. “For Joe, it’s a strength thing. Right now, it’s not strong enough.”
Palmer: There's a shot Chiefs LG Joe Thuney plays https://t.co/OO2WL5UbYi
Andy Reid: Jerick McKinnon not practicing https://t.co/nRW38BOpIo
The chances for All-Pro LG Joe Thuney (pec) and RB Jet McKinnon (core) play in #sblviii … pretty slim. My report outside the #chiefs hotel on @nflnetwork https://t.co/CPFZ5ZCS6J
#Chiefs HC Andy Reid said it’s unlikely that RB Jerick McKinnon plays in #SuperBowl
Andy Reid said it’s a slim chance Jet McKinnon plays Sunday.