hyperextended his knee during practice, head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Tuesday.
Kelce is believed to have suffered a bone bruise and avoided a long-term knee injury, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, but his status for Thursday is in doubt. Once swelling in Kelce’s knee decreases, his status for Week 1 should become clearer, Rapoport and Pelissero added.
The Chiefs TE was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice.
Kelce, who hasn’t missed a game due to injury since 2013, absent for any period of time would be massive for the Super Bowl champs.took over under center in 2018, Kelce has generated 493 catches and 6,298 receiving yards, the most by any QB-pass catcher duo over that span. Earning eight straight Pro Bowl appearances, Kelce has led the Chiefs in receptions in six of the past seven seasons.Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, but his status for Thursday is in doubt. Once swelling in Kelce’s knee decreases, his status for Week 1 should become clearer, Rapoport and Pelissero added.
The Chiefs TE was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice.
Kelce, who hasn’t missed a game due to injury since 2013, absent for any period of time would be massive for the Super Bowl champs.