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Dorsey

The tibia fracture is believed to have lingered with him into last seasons. NFL teams are also looking at his back, right leg, knee, and ankle. It seems very possible that Dorsey will fall out of the top five picks in April.

According to NFLN’s Albert Breer, Dorsey tested the knee in pre-game warmups, but it didn’t go as hoped. Dorsey has been an impact run defender in Kansas City’s 3-4. The Chiefs figure to turn to a rotation at the position, involving rookie Allen Bailey and usual pass-rush specialist Wallace Gilberry.

We guess no news is good news, as normally a serious injury will be accompanied by a report of some kind. If Dorsey does miss time, rookie DL Allen Bailey will be first up to fill the void.

Dorsey’s season looked to be in jeopardy when he was carted to the locker room Sunday, but it now appears there’s a good chance he suits up against the Patriots. He has 35 tackles and zero sacks in nine games.

Jackson’s playing-time bonus was easily the most among NFL players this year. Teammate Glenn Dorsey’s base salary has increased from $4.356 million to $5.856 million while LT Branden Albert saw his salary jump from $1.03 million to $2.7175 million. Jackson finally came close to playing up to his draft status in 2011, excelling against the run. His Chiefs career hits a crossroads next offseason now that incentives have pushed his 2013 salary to $14.72 million.

Hillis is expected to return after the Chiefs’ Week 7 bye, but his role will be decreased with Jamaal Charles playing as well as any back in the league. Allen Bailey filled in for Dorsey at right end last week.

Dorsey is sidelined by a calf injury once again and is out indefinitely. After this season, his rookie contract will be up and the Chiefs are unlikely to pay the man they made the No. 5 overall pick in the 2008 draft. Dorsey is a better fit as a tackle in a 4-3 scheme.

“It looks like he might be the guy who’s the most severe,” said Crennel. Dorsey was playing for the first time since September. Ropati Pitoitua came on as Dorsey’s replacement late in the game.

Hillis and Dorsey were still limited in Tuesday’s practice, but both are improving. Hillis is just borderline roster-worthy in 12-team leagues with Jamaal Charles playing as well as any back in the NFL.

The transaction also may end Dorsey’s career in Kansas City. Done for the year due to a recurring calf injury, Dorsey has also battled a bad knee and was essentially a non-factor in 2012. 27-year-old Dorsey’s rookie contract is up after the season, and he’ll be eligible for unrestricted free agency in March.