Chiefs Safety Deon Bush Tears Achilles, Out for 2025 Season

Kansas City Chiefs safety Deon Bush will miss the entire 2025 NFL season after tearing his left Achilles tendon during the preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. The injury, which occurred in a non-contact play as Bush attempted to change direction, requires surgery and will sideline the veteran for the year. Bush, a nine-year NFL veteran who joined the Chiefs in 2022 after six seasons with the Chicago Bears, has been a valuable role player contributing to the Chiefs' back-to-back Super Bowl titles in 2022 and 2023. Despite limited playing time in recent seasons, Bush made a key interception in the 2023 AFC Championship Game that helped the Chiefs secure a Super Bowl LVIII appearance. The Chiefs are expected to place him on injured reserve shortly. Coach Andy Reid expressed disappointment about the injury, praising Bush's performance and character.