Smith’s Rib Injury Threatens Roster Spot | Kansas City Chiefs News

Melvin Smith Jr.’s NFL dream hit a brutal snag when he tore his rib cage tackling in the Chiefs’ preseason finale — and now, with roster cuts looming just days away, his shot at a 53-man spot is hanging by a thread. The undrafted corner, who clawed his way from the practice squad to the active roster last year, was already battling for a roster spot this season — but this injury could derail everything. With no timeline or update from the team, Smith’s fate is now uncertain as the Chiefs tighten their secondary. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a353aeb2877153fe