Charles Omenihu Surgery: Chiefs DE Undergoes Successful ACL Procedure Per Aaron Wilson

Charles Omenihu has overcome one step in his recovery procedure! Although he didn’t get the chance to play for his team in the Super Bowl, Omenihu ensured to get a click with the Lombardi at least for his social media post, with Super Bowl rings as the caption. The Chiefs’ victory over the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII not only secured the championship but also made former Longhorns defensive lineman Omenihu a champion.

His win added another Super Bowl title to the Texas Football Alumni Association, making it a total of 33 titles won by 28 former Texas players. After this, another important and happy news for Omenihu and his admirers is out.

A blissful day for Charles Omenihu!

According to the NFL reporter, Aaron Wilson, the Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Omenihu “underwent successful surgery today to repair torn anterior cruciate ligament with procedure performed by Dr. Neil ElAttrache and his medical team. Full recovery expected for next season.”

Omenihu tore his ACL two weeks earlier at the AFC championship game. Initially, there was some optimism about his injury, as he said that he would be available for the Super Bowl. But as the reports came out further, it was revealed that the 26-year-old was set to miss Super Bowl 58 due to his injury.

Now, as he has undergone a successful surgery, he would want to recover soon to join the Chiefs for the next season. So, will he be able to make it to the next season, considering the factor that ACL surgeries require around nine to ten months to be fully recovered? Only time can tell how well Omenihu has recovered before the start of the 2024 NFL season.

Read more: Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report: What Happened to Charles Omenihu?

Meanwhile, ahead of it, Omenihu is also waiting for the Chiefs to make him feel “appreciated” before the next season begins, with attention looming over his current and potential contract.

Omenihu waiting for a contract rise?

Last year, the Chiefs signed five players in NFL free agency, and despite not making a big splash, these players played crucial roles in the team’s Super Bowl victory. One of them was Charles Omenihu, who, despite a suspension leading to him missing his first six games, made notable contributions with seven sacks and 11 quarterback hits during the season. However, he faced a setback with a torn ACL during the AFC game, causing him to miss Super Bowl LVIII.

Omenihu, who signed a two-year, $16 million contract last March, expressed on his official X account on February 17, that he feels unappreciated, hinting at a potential desire for a new contract. Omenihu wrote, “Want to feel appreciated. Didn’t have a full season and put up numbers. Does that go unnoticed? Might have to do it again to get what I want at the end.”

All in all, Omenihu somewhat promised the Chiefs to perform similarly great the next season, keeping up his game for the team. However, in return, he is just expecting a raise for his experience. So, will Omenihu get a hike or extension in his contract if he comes back the next season? What do you think? Comment down below!

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