Chiefs declared QB Garrett Nussmeier, TE Jared Wiley, OT Diego Pounds, OT Josh Simmons, DT Bryson Eason, LB Jack Pyburn, and S Chamarri Conner inactive for Week 1 against the Broncos.

14 September 2026

Offensive tackle Josh Simmons was ruled out earlier in the week, with the other six players raising no surprise as the Chiefs open their season against the visiting Broncos. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes his return to the roster following a torn ACL suffered in 2025 as the team debuts a new-look offense following the addition of running back Kenneth Walker and return of former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.