Omenihu had an abbreviated season in 2024, returning from a 2023 ACL. He still notched 12 quarterback pressures and one sack in six games, though. This is a smart deal for the Chiefs. Bolstering the pass rush via a low-cost, one-year deal allows them to continue searching for valuable free agents.

Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz was first with the report. The Chiefs’ star pass rusher has been working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered last season, and was on pace for a career year before his injury. Last season, Omenihu posted a career-high seven sacks in 11 games while also breaking up two passes and forcing two fumbles. His return will provide a nice boost to a defense that already ranks ninth in points allowed per game (19.8) but just 27th in total sacks (21).

It’ll be Omenihu’s first game back from tearing his ACL in the Super Bowl. He’ll probably be managed on a snap count early on, but Omenihu’s juice off the edge should be big for the Chiefs in the playoffs.

Omenihu tore his ACL in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory in February and began the season on the PUP list. His full practice participation to begin the week suggests Omenihu will be ready to return for the Chiefs’ Black Friday game against the Raiders. The 27-year-old tallied seven sacks last season, his first with the Chiefs. Initially drafted by the Texans, he has 18.5 career sacks through five seasons. Omenihu is trending to make his season debut in Week 13.