DETROIT – Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce injured his knee at practice, and his status is uncertain for Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Lions.
Kelce, the top tight end in the world for most of the past decade, is the No. 1 target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Last season, Kelce caught 110 passes for 1,338 yards and 12 touchdowns. He’s surpassed 1,000 passing yards each of the past seven years.
Head coach Andy Reid told reporters that Kelce hyperextended his knee at Tuesday’s practice. With two days until kickoff, his status for the game is “uncertain.”
Kansas City is coming off its second Super Bowl of the Mahomes era, but the preseason hasn’t been smooth. On top of Kelce’s injury, top defensive tackle Chris Jones is holding out for a new contract. He might also miss the first game against the Lions.
The Chiefs were favored by 6.5 points before news of Kelce’s injury broke.
After tests today, the Chiefs believe Travis Kelce’s ACL is intact, per source. There is inflammation in his knee, and they will test it again Wednesday to determine his availability for Thursday night vs. the Lions.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2023