NYJ @ KCFinal 12-35, Nov 8, 2026
defensive: TOT 2, SOLO 0, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: KC moneyline won, spread -9.5 covered
FootballNFLKansas City ChiefsLinebacker
Cooper McDonald
Stats, career, game log and next gameCooper McDonald is a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs and wears number 44.
21 NFL games2 seasons
Updated
About Cooper McDonald
Born on August 7, 2001, in Dallas, Texas, United States, Cooper McDonald plays linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs and wears number 44. He played college football at Washington, San Diego State and TCU, and has played for the Chiefs since 2025.
McDonald had 2 tackles on Nov 8, 2026, in a 35-12 win against the New York Jets. Before that, on Nov 1, 2026, he had 2 tackles in a 28-24 loss at the Denver Broncos.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Nov 8, 2026Season by season21
Every season, every NFL game of his career, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KC | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | KC | 17 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
How he is doing now
2026 defense5 tackles5 tackles, 4 games
Chiefs6-22026 regular season
Last game2 tacklesNov 8 vs Jets
Injury status
No active flag. Latest report Active (17d ago), no longer on the injury report.
Game log, 2026
KC @ DENFinal 24-28, Nov 1, 2026
defensive: TOT 2, SOLO 0, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: KC moneyline lost
DEN @ KCFinal 10-31, Sep 14, 2026
defensive: TOT 1, SOLO 0, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: KC moneyline won
Box score lines from ESPN.
Betting: his team's result at the closing moneyline and spread most of our sportsbooks closed at (3 books or more).
Next game
Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons - 1:00 PM ETAgatha predicts KC 24, ATL 1965%PRED1U
Career
Kansas City Chiefs2025 to now - 21 games1year2025 to 2026
- 2025NFL debut27-21 loss vs Chargers
- 2025Best season25 tackles in 17 games
- 2026Best gamevs Jets
- Nov 8, 2026Latest gamevs Jets
Regular season
21 games
30 tackles
First NFL game
Sep 5, 2025: 1 tackleChargers 27, Chiefs 21
Latest game
Nov 8, 2026: 2 tacklesChiefs 35, Jets 12
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Denver Broncos4 games
1-3his teams
His line: 6 tackles
Last met Nov 1, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders2 games
1-1his teams
His line: 9 tackles
Last met Jan 4, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers2 games
0-2his teams
His line: 1 tackle
Last met Dec 14, 2025
Baltimore Ravens1 game
1-0his teams
His line: 1 tackle
Last met Sep 28, 2025
Buffalo Bills1 game
0-1his teams
Last met Nov 2, 2025
Dallas Cowboys1 game
0-1his teams
His line: 2 tackles
Last met Nov 27, 2025
Injury history
ESPN's injury reports, newest first.
- Oct 24, 2026Active
The Chiefs activated McDonald (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.
ESPN / KC
- Oct 24, 2026Active
ESPN / KC
- Oct 20, 2026Injured Reserve Leg
The Chiefs designated McDonald (knee) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
ESPN / KC
- Sep 16, 2026Injured Reserve Leg
The Chiefs placed McDonald (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
ESPN / KC
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- Sep 16, 2026IR Leg
The Chiefs placed McDonald (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
ESPN / KC
- Sep 16, 2026Injured Reserve Leg
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ESPN / KC
- Sep 14, 2026Questionable Leg
McDonald (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday night's game against the Broncos.
ESPN / KC
- Sep 14, 2026Questionable Leg
McDonald (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
ESPN / KC
- Sep 14, 2026Questionable Leg
McDonald sustained a knee injury during Monday's game against the Broncos and is questionable to return.
ESPN / KC
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: nflverse weekly stats, ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Nov 8, 2026, 4:16 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.