Kansas Metropolis Chiefs star tight finish Travis Kelce’s availability for the NFL’s season opener in opposition to the Detroit Lions Thursday night time is questionable.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid informed reporters Kelce hyperextended his knee at apply.
Knee hyperextensions can sideline gamers wherever from per week to a month relying on the severity.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs warms up earlier than a sport in opposition to the Arizona Cardinalsat State Farm Stadium Aug. 19, 2023 in Glendale, Ariz. (Michael Owens/Getty Photographs)
The Chiefs have been already coping with All-Professional defensive deal with Chris Jones’ contract holdout, so his standing for Thursday can also be unsure.
Kelce’s significance to the Chiefs’ Tremendous Bowl success is unquestioned. He is totaled over 1,000 yards in receptions the previous seven seasons.
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In 2022, Kelce led all tight ends and ranked eighth within the NFL with 1,338 receiving yards and added 12 touchdowns through the common season on the way in which to a Tremendous Bowl victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs warms up previous to an NFL preseason sport in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium Aug. 19, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Michael Owens/Getty Photographs)
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Kelce are a dynamic duo defenses hate to see on their schedules.
Kelce was focused 152 occasions final yr and caught 110 of them.
The 33-year-old is an eight-time Professional Bowler and four-time All-Professional who’s irreplaceable within the Chiefs’ offense.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs reacts previous to an NFL preseason soccer sport in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium Aug. 19, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Michael Owens/Getty Photographs)
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If Kelce is to overlook Week 1 in opposition to the Lions, Reid goes to need to depend on Noah Grey and Blake Bell to take over at tight finish.
