Kyu Blu Kelly injury update: What happened to Raiders star. Why is he not playing vs Broncos?

Kyu Blu Kelly injury update: The Las Vegas Raiders were dealt an early blow in their Week 14 matchup against the Denver Broncos

Updated on: Dec 8, 2025, 03:35:13 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Kyu Blu Kelly injury update: The Las Vegas Raiders were dealt an early blow in their Week 14 matchup against the Denver Broncos when cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly went down with a severe-looking leg injury. The incident occurred midway through the first quarter, prompting trainers to immediately signal for the cart.

Kyu Blu Kelly #36 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter (Getty Images via AFP)

As Kelly remained on the turf, Raiders players surrounded him. He was carefully loaded and taken off the field, a clear indication the injury was serious.

The Raiders have since ruled Kelly out for the remainder of the game, though the team has yet to specify the exact nature of the leg injury. Further evaluations are expected, and additional details should emerge as the medical staff conducts more tests.

What happened to Kyu Blu Kelly?

The Raiders vs Broncos matchup had to be paused when Las Vegas cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly went down with a serious injury in the second quarter. The second-year defensive back collapsed after attempting to make a tackle on a short reception by Broncos wideout Marvin Mims.

Medical staff immediately rushed in, examining Kelly’s left leg before securing it in an air cast.

Moments later, a cart was brought onto the field, and Kelly was transported to the locker room. The Raiders quickly announced he would not return.

At the time of Kelly’s exit, the teams were tied at 7-7 with just under 10 minutes remaining in the half.

Las Vegas Raiders depth chart

Offense

WR: Dont'e Thornton Jr., Alex Bachman

LT: Stone Forsythe, Charles Grant

LG: Dylan Parham, Caleb Rogers

C: Jordan Meredith, Will Putnam

RG: Alex Cappa

RT: DJ Glaze

TE: Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer, Ian Thomas, Carter Runyon

WR: Tyler Lockett

WR: Tre Tucker, Jack Bech

QB: Geno Smith, Kenny Pickett, Aidan O'Connell

RB: Ashton Jeanty, Zamir White, Raheem Mostert, Dylan Laube

Defense

DE: Maxx Crosby, Tyree Wilson

DT: Thomas Booker IV, Jonah Laulu, JJ Pegues

DT: Adam Butler, Leki Fotu, Tonka Hemingway

DE: Malcolm Koonce, Charles Snowden

OLB: Jamal Adams, Jon Rhattigan

MLB: Elandon Roberts, Tommy Eichenberg, Cody Lindenberg

OLB: Devin White

CB: Darnay Holmes, Greedy Vance

CB: Kyu Blu Kelly, Darien Porter

CB: Eric Stokes, Decamerion Richardson

FS: Isaiah Pola-Mao, Tristin McCollum

SS: Jeremy Chinn, Lonnie Johnson Jr.

Special Teams

P: AJ Cole

K: Daniel Carlson

H: AJ Cole

LS: Jacob Bobenmoyer

KR: Raheem Mostert, Dylan Laube

PR: Alex Bachman, Tre Tucker

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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