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Chiefs-Chargers reveal their inactive players lists, final decision made on rookie DT Omarr Norman-Lott

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Nick Roesch | Last updated Sep 5, 2025 9:18 PM ET

The Kansas City Chiefs have released their inactive players lists for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil.

We already know that wide receiver Jalen Royals did not make the trip with the team as he recovers from knee tendinitis. Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, who has been limited during practice with an ankle injury, will have to wait at least one more week to make his NFL debut as he has been made inactive.

Let's take a look at Kansas City's full list for Friday night.

Chiefs inactive players

WR Jalen Royals
DT Omarr Norman-Lott
TE Jared Wiley
RB Elijah Mitchell
C/G Hunter Nourzad
DE Malik Herring

Chiefs inactive list vs. Chargers in Week 1 in Brazil:

WR Jalen Royals
RB Elijah Mitchell
TE Jared Wiley
C/G Hunter Nourzad
DT Omarr Norman-Lott
DE Malik Herring

KC elevated DT Marlon Tuipulotu from the practice squad for tonight.
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) September 5, 2025

Chargers inactive players

S RJ Mickens
TE Tucker Fisk
CB Nikko Reed
OLB Kyle Kennard
T Foster Sarell
TE Oronde Gadsden
DL Naquan Jones

our inactives for #KCvsLAC

S RJ Mickens
TE Tucker Fisk
CB Nikko Reed
OLB Kyle Kennard
T Foster Sarell
TE Oronde Gadsden
DL Naquan Jones
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 5, 2025

Observations:

The Chiefs elevated DT Marlon Tuipulotu from the practice squad earlier today, which makes sense with Norman-Lott out and Derrick Nnadi just rejoining the team less than two weeks ago.

K.C.'s run defense will have its hands full with the Chargers' rushing attack, featuring the duo of Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton.

It is also notable that rookie RB Brashard Smith got the nod over veteran Elijah Mitchell. Smith got a lot of run with the first-team offense during training camp, especially lined up as a wide receiver.

Chargers right guard Mekhi Becton is active after suddenly popping up on the injury report earlier today with an illness. That means L.A. is at full health, and have no significant inactive players.