Active for Sunday's game

Sorenson (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: This will be Sorenson's season debut, as he was activated from injured reserve earlier this week. Sorenson racked up 89 tackles, 1.5 sacks and six pass breakups last year, and he may be used immediately since Eric Berry (heel) remains out.

Activated from IR

The Chiefs activated Sorensen (knee) from injured reserve Tuesday.

Analysis: Sorensen suffered a tibial plateau fracture in addition to an MCL injury and lateral meniscus tear during training camp and was subsequently placed on IR in early September. The 28-year-old will be eligible to play Sunday against the Cardinals, though it remains to be seen if he'll be active. If he does manage to suit up, he could take over starting duties from safeties Eric Murray or Ron Parker until Eric Berry (heel) returns from injury.

Week 10 return likely

Coach Andy Reid indicated Sorensen (knee) probably isn't ready to return Sunday against the Browns, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: Sorensen returned to practice and was designated to return from injured reserve last week, meaning he still has one more week to be activated. If he isn't, the 28-year-old must remain on IR the rest of the season. A Nov. 11 contest against the Cardinals serves as the next opportunity for Sorensen to return to action.

Practice on tap Wednesday

Sorensen (knee) will take part in practice Wednesday after the Chiefs designated him to return from injured reserve.

Analysis: The Chiefs will have 21 days to evaluate whether Sorensen will be healthy enough to play at any point in 2018, but his presence at practice Wednesday is a good start. He's first eligible to make his debut Nov. 4 against the Browns and should provide some relief to the Kansas City secondary when activated.

Placed on IR

Sorensen (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis: Sorensen suffered a tibial plateau fracture as well as an MCL injury and lateral meniscus tear in his knee during training camp, but there's still a chance the safety could return to action by midseason.

Out at least six weeks

Sorensen (knee) will be reevaluated in six weeks, Brooke Pryor of The Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis: The Chiefs do not have a concrete timetable for Sorensen, which means there is a good possibility that he could be out for even longer than the six weeks he has in front of him. The safety has already been ruled out for the start of the regular season, and it looks like his next evaluation won't come until Week 4.

Will miss start of regular season

Sorensen (knee) will undergo knee surgery and miss the first part of the regular season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Sorensen's recovery was expected to take a good chunk of preseason, but ruling out regular-season games over a month before kickoff is troubling. The 28-year-old safety accrued 89 tackles, 1.5 sacks and six pass breakups in 15 games last season. His injury will spark a battle between Eric Murray and Leon McQuay III for the Week 1 starting free safety position.

Tending to leg injury

Sorensen is dealing with a leg injury rather than a knee issue, Herbie Teope of NFL.com reports.

Analysis: After an evaluation Tuesday, an ACL tear was ruled out, signifying the import of the injury. There's a chance that Sorensen's recovery will extend into the regular season, when he'll be looking to continue last season's breakout, 89-tackle campaign from 2017.

Suffers knee injury

Sorensen did not practice Tuesday due to a knee injury, Nate Taylor of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

Analysis: It's unclear exactly when Sorensen suffered the knee injury, and given that he is still being evaluated, the severity may not be uncovered until Wednesday's practice session. For now, Sorensen should be considered day-to-day until the team has an update on his recovery timetable.

Sorensen totaled only three tackles (two solo) during the team's wild-card loss to the Titans on Saturday, but finished the regular season with an impressive 89 tackles (67 solo), 1.5 sacks and one interception.

Analysis: Sorensen broke out in 2016 with the Chiefs and followed that up with another spectacular display in 2017. Although his turnover numbers (three interceptions, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries) from last season were difficult and unrealistic to replicate, the fourth-year pro improved his tackling totals by a wide margin (up to 89 from 63). With Eric Berry (Achilles) set to return in 2018 and Ron Parker also back, it's unclear how prevalent Sorensen's role in the defense will be next…read more

Sorensen totaled 11 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's game against the Jets.

Analysis: Sorensen is well on his way to 100 tackles during 2017, needing 22 more over the final three weeks to reach triple digits. Sunday's effort went a long way toward reaching the milestone, and he's pushed his way well on to the IDP radar at this point.

Sorensen notched a sack and seven tackles (all solo) during Week 12 against the Bills.

Analysis: Although Sorensen has only produced one interception and 1.5 sacks this season, he has also displayed a willingness to stick his nose in and make a tackle. Through 12 weeks (11 games), the fourth-year safety has totaled 67 tackles (51 solo) and figures to near the 100-tackle mark as the season winds down, if he stays healthy.