Chiefs' O-line takes another hit with Wanya Morris injury - ESPN

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs' offensive line woes worsened after the initial snap Sunday night against the Houston Texans.

Left tackle Wanya Morris, starting in place of the injured Josh Simmons, suffered a left knee injury when he appeared to be rolled up on by center Creed Humphrey while run blocking.

Within minutes of having to be assisted off the field, Morris was put on the back of a cart and taken to the locker room. He was downgraded to out before the end of the first quarter and was replaced by undrafted rookie Esa Pole, who made his NFL debut after being elevated to the active roster this past week.

The Chiefs began the game with three backup linemen protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes — tackles Jaylon Moore, guard Mike Caliendo and Morris.

Simmons, the team's first-round pick, was placed on injured reserve last week and will miss at least four games. He had surgery last week to repair a dislocated and fractured left wrist, which he suffered in a Thanksgiving Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Right tackle Jawaan Taylor missed Sunday's game with a left triceps injury, which also occurred against the Cowboys.

Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith has missed two consecutive games with a sprained right ankle, an injury he suffered in the win against the Indianapolis Colts.

Also Sunday, Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie injured his knee while covering Texans star Nico Collins on a pass route in the first quarter and is questionable to return.