Chiefs' McKinnon active for Super Bowl 5 weeks after surgery

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon will be available for Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers.

The Georgia Southern product was activated from injured reserve on Saturday but was listed as questionable before Sunday's contest. McKinnon underwent core muscle surgery five weeks ago and is considered a long shot to return to action.

McKinnon has been out of the Chiefs' lineup since he hurt his groin against the New England Patriots in Week 15. He played in 12 games before the injury, racking up 252 scrimmage yards to go along with five total touchdowns.

The 31-year-old halfback rushed for 34 yards on four carries and hauled in three passes in the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII win over the Philadelphia Eagles last season.

Chiefs receiver Skyy Moore is also active Sunday after battling a knee injury in the regular season.

Kansas City will be without offensive guard Joe Thuney, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to a pectoral ailment. Nick Allegretti is projected to start at left guard on Sunday in Thuney's absence.