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Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu injury update; plus, more NFL news from Sunday's Divisional Round games

Published: Jan 23, 2022 at 05:15 PM

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Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon sustained a fractured rib against the 49ers on Saturday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday, per a source familiar with the situation. Dillon did not return to the game after exiting midway through the third quarter due to a chest injury.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu has entered concussion protocol and did not return against the Bills. Mathieu was taken to the locker room in the first quarter to be evaluated for a head injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Tyler Johnson did not return against the Rams after sustaining a rib injury in the second half. Tampa Bay listed offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs as inactive prior to kickoff due to an ankle injury.

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