Rookie running back Brashard Smith has been a spark plug for the Kansas City Chiefs this season, but was listed on the team’s initial injury report for Week 8.
Here is an update on Smith’s status ahead of Kansas City’s primetime matchup against the Washington Commanders on ‘Monday Night Football’:
Brashard Smith injury update
Smith is said to be dealing with a toe injury, but it didn’t keep him from being a full participant in the Chiefs’ latest practice session
How long will Brashard Smith be out?
Unless Smith’s toe injury gets significantly worse over the next few days, fans shouldn’t expect the rookie to miss any time due to his condition.
Chiefs RB depth chart
If Smith can’t suit up to face the Commanders, Kansas City’s coaching staff will turn to veteran rusher Elijah Mitchell to fill in for the rookie in the run game, and fan-favorite wideout Nikko Remigio to cover his special teams duties.