Fantasy Player Profile Derrick Nnadi
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DerrickNnadi
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@LV: #28 vs opposing DL - 16.81 FPA
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Logs full practice Wednesday
Nnadi (illness) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Analysis: Nnadi had to miss last Kansas City's past two games due to an illness, but he appears to be feeling better. With a full practice in tow to begin week 18 prep, it's likely the veteran defensive tackle will be able to return to action for the Chiefs' season finale Sunday against Las Vegas.
Published: Wed, Dec 31 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Unavailable for Week 17
Nnadi (illness) is inactive for Thursday night's contest against Denver.
Analysis: Nnadi will be forced to miss a second straight game while recovering from an illness. In his absence, Jerry Tillery is a top candidate to step into a starting role on the defensive line versus the Broncos.
Published: Thu, Dec 25 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Chance to play Christmas Day
Nnadi (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Nnadi was limited during Week 17 prep due to an illness that prevented him from playing Sunday against the Titans, which was enough for him to earn the questionable tag for Christmas Day. His return would result in less playing time at defensive tackle for Jerry Tillery, Mike Pennel and Zacch Pickens.
Published: Wed, Dec 24 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Out for Sunday
Nnadi (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
Analysis: The veteran defensive tackle from Florida State didn't practice Thursday or Friday due to an illness, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up for Sunday's contest. Nnadi is now in line to miss his first game of the season in Week 16, meaning Mike Pennel and Jerry Tillery will likely have have larger roles with the Chiefs' first-team defensive line.
Published: Fri, Dec 19 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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DNP with illness
Nnadi (illness) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Nnadi appears to have been struck by a sudden illness, causing the defensive tackle to miss Thursday's session. If the 29-year-old can practice Friday, he should have a good chance of suiting up for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Published: Thu, Dec 18 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Going back to KC
The Jets traded Nnadi to the Chiefs on Sunday in exchange for a conditional 2027 draft-pick swap, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Nnadi spent his first seven NFL campaigns with Kansas City before signing with the Jets in March. However, the Florida State product won't end up playing in a regular-season game for New York; instead, he'll continue his career with the only squad he's suited for as a pro. Nnadi doesn't rack up fantasy-relevant stats as an IDP, but he's been incredibly durable, playing in all 17 regular-season contests each of the past four years. He'll likely work in a rotational role with the Chiefs as he did…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 24 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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Heading to East Coast
Nnadi is signing with the Jets, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Nnadi has been incredibly durable so far in his career, playing in all 17 regular-season games each of the past four seasons and missing just one contest overall during seven campaigns with the Chiefs. However, he saw a reduced role last year, logging career-low marks with 215 defensive snaps and 11 tackles. With his move to the Jets, Nnadi should have an opportunity to receive more work, though he could compete with fellow new signee Byron Cowart to start next to Quinnen Williams (hamstring)…read more
Published: Sun, Mar 16 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Activated off PUP list
The Chiefs activated Nnadi (triceps) from the active/PUP list Tuesday, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Nnadi was placed on the PUP list at the start of training camp due to a triceps injury he sustained in the Chiefs' wild-card win over the Dolphins. The 2018 third-round pick out of Florida State played in all 17 regular-season games in 2023, finishing with 29 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended. Now that he's healthy, Nnadi will look to get in reps with the first-team defense alongside fellow pass rushers George Karlaftis, Mike Danna and Chris Jones (shoulder).
Published: Tue, Aug 6 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on PUP list
The Chiefs placed Nnadi (tricep) on the active/PUP list Wednesday.
Analysis: Nnadi suffered a left tricep injury during Kansas City's wild-card win over the Dolphins after suiting up for all 17 of the team's regular-season games, and he was sidelined during OTAs. The defensive tackle can be activated from the PUP list at any point throughout training camp, though at this time, it's unclear whether he'll be available for the Chiefs' preseason opener against Jacksonville on Aug. 10.
Published: Wed, Jul 17 at 9:53am by Rotowire.com
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Re-signs with Kansas City
The Chiefs re-signed Nnadi (triceps) on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Nnadi has spent all six of his seasons with the Chiefs and is now coming back for a seventh. He appeared in all 17 regular-season games last season but suffered a triceps injury seven snaps into the wild-card win over the Dolphins and missed the remainder of the playoffs. Reliable as anyone, Nnadi has missed just one career regular-season contest.
Published: Thu, Mar 14 at 6:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Shifts to IR
The Chiefs placed Nnadi (triceps) on injured reserve Friday.
Analysis: Nnadi had already been ruled out for the AFC Championship Game after sustaining a triceps injury during the Chiefs' wild-card win over the Dolphins. Now that he's been placed on IR, the veteran defensive tackle would also miss the Super Bowl if Kansas City were to advance. Both Neil Farrell and Tershawn Wharton could see increased time on the Chiefs' defensive line for the remainder of the team's playoff run.
Published: Fri, Jan 26 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return Sunday
Nnadi (triceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.
Analysis: The 27-year-old was unable to practice all week, and he's now in line to miss his second consecutive game with this triceps issue. Nnadi is one of the Chiefs' best run defenders, and without him, Kansas City's defensive line could struggle to stop a Baltimore rushing attack that's averaging almost 154 rushing yards per game across 18 outings. Expect Neil Farrell and Tershawn Wharton to see increased reps at defensive tackle in Nnadi's stead.
Published: Fri, Jan 26 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Stays sidelined
Nnadi (triceps) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Analysis: Nnadi has been sidelined since suffering a triceps injury during Kansas City's wild-card win over the Dolphins. His continued inability to practice will likely leave him closer to doubtful for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens. It'll also leave Tershawn Wharton and Neil Farrell looking at an uptick in opportunities on the field if Nnadi is unable to suit up.
Published: Thu, Jan 25 at 11:21am by Rotowire.com
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Won't face Buffalo
Nnadi (triceps) is out for Sunday night's game against the Bills, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Nnadi was injured in the opening quarter of ast weekend's win over the Dolphins, and he's now going to miss the divisional-round tilt. He played over 45 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps this season while starting all 17 regular-season games. Tershawn Wharton is likely the next man up alongside Chris Jones.
Published: Fri, Jan 19 at 11:13am by Rotowire.com
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DNP on Wednesday due to elbow
Nnadi (elbow) won't practice Wednesday, Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest reports.
Analysis: Nnadi is still feeling the effects of an elbow injury suffered in the first quarter of this past Saturday's 26-7 win over the Dolphins in the wild-card round. Neil Farrell could fill in on the interior of the defensive line for Sunday's divisional round game in Buffalo if Nnadi remains unavailable.
Published: Wed, Jan 17 at 10:51am by Rotowire.com
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Won't return to wild-card game
Nnadi (elbow) has been ruled out from re-entering Saturday's playoff game against Miami.
Analysis: Nnadi hurt his left elbow in the first quarter, and the issue is serious enough to keep him from returning to the wild-card matchup. Prior to being ruled out, he had posted one assisted tackle. With Nnadi unable to continue, Mike Pennel is likely to see more work on defense.
Published: Sat, Jan 13 at 7:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits with elbow issue Saturday
Nnadi is questionable to return to Saturday's wild-card contest against Miami due to an elbow injury.
Analysis: Nnadi hurt his left arm in the first quarter and subsequently worked with an athletic trainer on the sideline, per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com. The defensive tackle notched one tackle prior to his exit. Mike Pennel could see an uptick in defensive snaps if Nnadi is unable to return.
Published: Sat, Jan 13 at 6:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Will stick with Kansas City
Kansas City agreed to re-sign Nnadi on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Nnadi started all 20 games for the Super Bowl champions last year and will return for a sixth season in Kansas City. The 2018 third-round pick has missed just one regular-season game across his first five NFL campaigns, totaling 193 tackles, four sacks and one forced fumble.
Published: Tue, Mar 21 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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Stays with Chiefs
Nnadi agreed to a contract with Kansas City on Sunday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: The contract details are not yet known, but he'll remain with the team that selected him in the third round of the 2018 Draft. Nnadi is coming off a 2021 campaign in which he played all 17 regular-season games, recording 38 tackles (21 solo) and a career-high three sacks.
Published: Tue, Mar 22 at 5:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to full speed
Nnadi (hip) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Nnadi was limited Wednesday but quickly shook off the injury. The 2018 third-round pick will be ready for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers. Through two games, Nnadi has posted two solo tackles across 50 defensive snaps.
Published: Thu, Sep 23 at 8:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice Wednesday
Nnadi (hip) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: The hip injury first cropped up in mid-August, but Nnadi has played in the first two games of the season and recorded two solo tackles in a rotational role. The 25-year-old should be able to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with the Chargers if he can put in a full practice Thursday or Friday.
Published: Wed, Sep 22 at 6:49pm by Rotowire.com
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injures hip in practice
Coach Andy Reid said Nnadi was dealing with a hip flexor ailment Thursday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Nnadi played in 15 games last year, recording 47 tackles before a knee injury prevented him from hitting the field for the last game of the regular season. Minor hip flexor injuries tend to take one to three weeks to recover from, so Kansas City will likely take things slow with the fourth-year defensive tackle just to make sure he's ready to go for Week 1.
Published: Fri, Aug 13 at 7:44am by Rotowire.com
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Considered questionable
Nnadi (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Nnadi suffered a knee injury during the practice week and sat out Friday's session. The third-year defensive tackle is in danger of missing the first game of his NFL career. He has 47 tackles through 15 games this year, one stop shy of tying last year's career high in the category.
Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go
Nnadi (ankle) practiced in full Tuesday.
Analysis: Nnadi was limited by an ankle injury Tuesday, but he's now resumed participating in practice without restrictions. He'll draw his usual start at defensive tackle during Thursday's regular-season debut against the Texans, barring any setbacks.
Published: Tue, Sep 8 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Monday
Nnadi (ankle) was a limited participant in Monday's practice.
Analysis: Nnadi will have two more opportunities to up his level of practice participation ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Texans. In the event that the starting defensive tackle is in any way limited Week 1, Khalen Saunders would stand to handle increased snaps.
Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Improves in sophomore campaign
Nnadi racked up 48 tackles (18 solo), a sack, an interception and a forced fumble during his 16-game 2019 campaign.
Analysis: Nnadi's improved production in his second professional season corresponded with an increase of more than 150 snaps recorded. With Chris Jones a candidate to hit free agency this offseason, there's a chance that Nnadi could slide into an even more prominent role on the defensive line next season. However, there's a good chance the Chiefs will extend Jones, which would likely result in a similar role for Nnadi next season.
Published: Thu, Feb 20 at 10:14am by Rotowire.com
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Grabs first career interception
Nnadi recorded one assisted tackle and an interception in Monday night's win over the Chargers.
Analysis: The play was more of a sack-fumble, but the ball fell from Philip Rivers' hand directly into Nnadi's and was ruled an interception. The 23-year-old is up to 38 tackles (15 solo) on the year.
Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 5:03pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @LAC, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 2 | PHI, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 3 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 8 | WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @BUF, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @DEN, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 12 | IND, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 13 | @DAL, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 14 | HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 16 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Pelissero cases details of Jets trading back DT Derrick Nnadi to ChiefsMon, Aug 25 at 8:00am
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- Derrick Nnadi tracks down Zappe for Chiefs' first sackSun, Dec 17 at 10:35am
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Up Next- Pelissero cases details of Jets trading back DT Derrick Nnadi to ChiefsMon, Aug 25 at 8:00am
NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero uncovers additional details that potentially influenced the trade of defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi from the New York Jets to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a conditional draft pick.
- Derrick Nnadi tracks down Zappe for Chiefs' first sackSun, Dec 17 at 10:35am
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- Chiefs' top plays vs. Saints | Preseason Week 1Sun, Aug 13 at 2:49pm
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- Derrick Nnadi is a flash on 8-yard sack of LawrenceSat, Jan 21 at 3:54pm
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- Previewing Chiefs' 2022 floor and ceilingThu, Jul 28 at 12:08pm
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- Chiefs' top defensive plays at the byeTue, Nov 23 at 12:47pm
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- Chiefs vs. Chargers highlights | Week 11Mon, Nov 18 at 8:52pm
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- Chris Jones recovers fumble after slippery football gets away from StaffordSun, Sep 29 at 12:00pm
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- Colts vs. Chiefs highlights | AFC Divisional RoundSat, Jan 12 at 12:27pm
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