Kansas City Chiefs rookie Nohl Williams entered concussion protocol during the Week 2 NFL preseason game against Seattle, leaving his status uncertain for the next exhibition and potentially early in the regular season. Williams, a 2025 third‑round pick out of California, flashed ball skills in college and was projected to contribute to KC’s defensive evolution. If Williams sits, Christian Roland-Wallace, Jacobe Covington and Melvin Smith Jr. are primed to absorb extra snaps and prove they can handle elevated roles on the depth chart.

From a fantasy-sports lens, Williams’ availability matters for IDP leagues where CBs rack up tackles and passes defended. His absence could shift a bite-sized increase in opportunities to his backups, making Roland-Wallace or Covington intriguing late-round fliers if Williams misses time. Keep an eye on updates after the game to gauge the weekend risk and any immediate waiver implications for KC’s secondary.