Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) rushes the ball against Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (90) in the first half of the 2024 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs suffer major injury blow ahead of Super Bowl

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 1/29/24

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered another notable injury blow ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, this time on the defensive side of the ball.

Standout pass-rusher Charles Omenihu suffered a torn ACL during Sunday’s AFC Championship victory over Baltimore, according to Jordan Schulz of Bleacher Report. The injury obviously rules Omenihu out for the Super Bowl in two weeks.

#Chiefs pass rusher Charles Omenihu suffered a torn ACL vs the #Ravens, sources tell @BleacherReport.

Omenihu was a huge part of KC’s defensive surge, recording 7 sacks and 2 FF in 11 games — and had a strip sack on Lamar Jackson that resulted in a turnover vs Baltimore.

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— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 29, 2024

This represents a big blow to the Kansas City defense, as Omenihu has been a very impactful player this season. He had seven sacks and forced two fumbles in the regular season, and was responsible for a strip sack of Lamar Jackson during the second quarter on Sunday. He suffered the injury just before halftime.

The Chiefs were short a key player in the AFC Championship but still prevailed. Omenihu represents a significant absence, but they have shown the ability to weather such setbacks.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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