Chiefs placed Cooper McDonald (knee) on injured reserve.

Cooper McDonald· LB

Kansas City Chiefs

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports McDonald is expected to return this season. McDonald was a core special teamer last year. He suffered a knee injury on his second snap of Week 1.

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Kyle Dvorchak · Source: Jordan Schultz

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