Jaguars' Defensive End Walker Questionable for Monday Night Game vs Chiefs

Jacksonville defensive end Travon Walker underwent minor surgery on his left wrist after injuring it in Week 4 and returned to limited practice Saturday wearing a club/cast, but was listed questionable for Monday night as coaches monitored swelling and said they'd wait until game time to decide. Multiple reports noted Walker was expected to be evaluated up to kickoff, with head coach Liam Coen saying he trusted Walker's own assessment of whether he could play. Despite the late hope he might suit up, Walker did not take part in pregame warmups and was absent from the game against Kansas City. In his place, veterans Smoot and Emmanuel Ogbah — along with rookie B.J. Green II — were slated for increased defensive snaps. Walker, the No. 1 pick in 2022, has provided 12 tackles and two sacks this season, while the Chiefs had receiver Xavier Worthy available despite a swollen ankle on the flight to Jacksonville.