Chiefs DL Charles Omenihu’s ACL rehab is progressing slowly in the latest update

The Kansas City Chiefs won their second consecutive Super Bowl title last season with contributions from many unsung players. Charles Omenihu was a reliable veteran on the defensive line until suffering a postseason-ending injury.

While at a youth football camp in Houston, Texas, Omenihu spoke with Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, providing an update on his recovery from a torn ACL in the Chiefs’ AFC Championship game victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

“It’s going good,” said Omenihu. “Slow process. Everybody told me it was going to be like that, but it’s been decent.”

The former Texas standout had seven sacks in 2023 after appearing in 11 regular-season games due to an early season suspension. He secured a sack on league MVP Lamar Jackson before leaving the AFC Championship game with the injury.

“Honestly, right now, I’m steady, I’m cool,” said Omenihu. “I got to be like this. I kind of keep myself like that, just stay plain, and we’ll get to the point where I ramp it up like that.”

Once he’s healthy and ready to return to the field, Onenihu will be a welcomed addition to the Chiefs defensive line.