# Chiefs Make Double Roster Move to Support Patrick Mahomes After Kenneth Walker’s Injury Before Falcons Clash

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8 outlets covering · First listed: EssentiallySports, Nov 15, 2026, 5:24 AM · Read it: <https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-chiefs-make-double-roster-move-to-support-patrick-mahomes-after-kenneth-walkers-injury-before-falcons-clash/>

One tweaked groin and suddenly the Chiefs’ backfield looks like a lost-and-found box. Nobody in Kansas City had Saturday morning planned like this. The Chiefs elevated running back Nate Carter and wide receiver Jacob De Jesus from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game in Atlanta. Both moves came after Kenneth Walker was ruled out

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In the order they published:

- Nov 14, 2026, 10:43 AM: [Kenneth Walker won't play vs. Falcons due to groin injury](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kenneth-walker-wont-play-vs-falcons-due-to-groin-injury>) — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
  The Chiefs will not have one of their top players for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
- Nov 14, 2026, 11:11 AM: [Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III will miss game vs. Falcons with groin injury](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7781605/2026/11/14/kenneth-walker-injury-update-groin-out-chiefs-falcons/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  Kansas City rookie running back Emmett Johnson is expected to get his first extended look Sunday in Atlanta.
- Nov 14, 2026, 11:16 AM: [Without Kenneth Walker, Emmett Johnson is Key in Chiefs vs. Falcons](<https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/onsi/without-kenneth-walker-emmett-johnson-is-key-in-chiefs-vs-falcons-01m7de94vt4y>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  The Falcons are 3-6, but they have proven they can take down some of the NFL’s best. The Chiefs will have their hands full, but a clear path to victory exists.
- Nov 14, 2026, 11:25 AM: [Kenneth Walker III out vs. Falcons in Chiefs injury crusher](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/sports/kenneth-walker-iii-out-vs-falcons-in-chiefs-injury-crusher/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right)
  His standout season will take a momentary pause.
- Nov 14, 2026, 11:38 AM: [Chiefs Star Kenneth Walker III Has Groin Injury; Will He Play vs. Falcons?](<https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/kenneth-walker-injury-update-chiefs-running-backs-falcons>) — Fox Sports (Sports, United States)
  The Kansas City Chiefs will be without star running back Kenneth Walker III against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Nov 14, 2026, 10:10 PM: [Kenneth Walker III out against NFL rushing leader Bijan Robinson's Falcons, Patrick Mahomes off injury report](<https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/kenneth-walker-iii-out-against-nfl-rushing-leader-bijan-robinson-falcons-patrick-mahomes-off-injury-report>) — Fox News (TV network, United States, rated Right)
  Kenneth Walker III was ruled out with a groin injury, leaving rookie Emmett Johnson to lead the Kansas City Chiefs' rushing attack on Sunday.
- Nov 15, 2026, 4:18 AM: [Will Patrick Mahomes play today? Injury news, update for Chiefs QB](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patrick-mahomes-play-today-injury-101812457.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Will Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes take the field to face the Falcons this afternoon? Here's the latest update on Mahomes' injury status.
- Nov 15, 2026, 5:24 AM: [Chiefs Make Double Roster Move to Support Patrick Mahomes After Kenneth Walker’s Injury Before Falcons Clash](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-chiefs-make-double-roster-move-to-support-patrick-mahomes-after-kenneth-walkers-injury-before-falcons-clash/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  One tweaked groin and suddenly the Chiefs’ backfield looks like a lost-and-found box. Nobody in Kansas City had Saturday morning planned like this. The Chiefs elevated running back Nate Carter and wide receiver Jacob De Jesus from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game in Atlanta. Both moves came after Kenneth Walker was ruled out