Kansas City Chiefs ruled out Pro Bowl left tackle D.J. Humphries for Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 14 against the Los Angeles Chargers, his season debut. The Chiefs needed to find a replacement at left tackle against Browns’ elite Myles Garrett, who primarily lines up on the right side.
The Kansas City Chiefs second-year player has struggled
As previously discussed on Gridiron Heroics, the Chiefs’ third-round pick from last year’s draft, Wanya Morris, started Weeks 3-13 at left tackle. Morris has struggled, and the team doesn’t feel comfortable with him blocking Myles Garrett. So, they made a massive position change.
The Kansas City Chiefs have a new starter at left tackle
According to Adam Teicher of ESPN NFL Nation, Chiefs’ Pro Bowl left guard Joe Thuney warmed up at left tackle during pre-game warm-ups while Mike Caliendo warms up at left guard. Thuney, who has played 88 snaps at left tackle in the NFL (h/t PFF), most recently in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders, will make his first career start at the position in the NFL. The last time he started a game at left tackle was in his senior year of college with the North Carolina State Wolfpack.
New lineup for the Chiefs on the offensive line during warmups. Joe Thuney is at left tackle. Mike Caliendo at left guard
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) December 15, 2024
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