While talking with reporters Monday, coach Andy Reid provided an encouraging update on three injured Chiefs players.
“I think they’re (Charles Omenihu, Isiah Pacheco and JuJu Smith-Schuster) all close,” Reid said. “I’d probably tell you JuJu (Smith-Schuster is) closer than the other two, but I would tell you that — we might have them out there, we’ll just see how it goes here today and tomorrow. They’re very close, all three of them.”
On Tuesday morning, Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported the Chiefs plan to designate Pacheco and Omenihu to return from Injured Reserve this week.
Omenihu underwent surgery in February for a torn ACL in his right knee. That injury took place in the Chiefs’ AFC Championship Game victory at Baltimore.
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— Charles Omenihu (@charless_94) November 12, 2024
Less than 10 minutes after Schultz shared his news on social media, Omenihu posted a snake emoji on X. Fans took that to mean he’s returning to the Chiefs.
Fans were thrilled at the thought of Omenihu’s return. He had seven sacks in 11 games a year ago with the Chiefs. He added another sack and a forced fumble in the playoffs.
Here is a sample of what fans wrote in response to Omenihu’s post.
Welcome back OG! Let’s get it 😤 pic.twitter.com/vUfnDLY7fR
— P-Mac McGruder (@ChiefsFan4Lyfe) November 12, 2024
God has a plan for you bro! You about to come in & wreck shop! With the way CJ & Wharton been getting pressure, you are gonna eat!
— Uncle Dude (@kwikwit13) November 12, 2024
LFG!!! It’s like Christmas came early!
— Lexi (@lexiosborne) November 12, 2024
— .•°*•.•°🌹Miss Mary🌹°•.•*°•. (@MissMaryCovfefe) November 12, 2024
HELL YEAH! LET’S GO! excited see you back out there, we know you’ve been patiently waiting and working hard to get back! ⏰⚡️
— brittany (taylor’s version) ✨💫 (@brittanyconk17) November 12, 2024
