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One of the NFL’s best defenses is about to get even better. The Kansas City Chiefs, who currently boast the league’s third-best scoring defense, have activated starting inside linebacker Nick Bolton from injured reserve.
Bolton missed the Chiefs’ past five games after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated wrist that was sustained during Kansas City’s Week 7 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Bolton is returning earlier than his expected two-month recovery timetable.
A 2021 second-round pick, Bolton has 28 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble in four games this season. He tallied a whopping 292 tackles during his first two seasons in Kansas City that included 180 stops last season. He also picked off two passes last season while playing an integral role in the Chiefs’ second Super Bowl win since 2019.
Despite Bolton’s absence, the Chiefs defense has continued to be one of the…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2023-12-09 17:52:05
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