This year will be daunting for the Kansas City Chiefs as two of the team’s key assets face their toughest challenge. Chris Jones, the formidable defensive tackle who turned heads with his outstanding performance, found himself in a contract dispute with the Chiefs. This has resulted in his absence from practice. And now, another uncertainty has hit them hard, but this time, it’s all about Travis Kelce.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest TE’s in the history of the game, Travis is grappling with a severe injury. This sudden setback has created a crisis for the Chiefs, seemingly out of nowhere. To compound matters, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to face off against one of their top rivals, the Lions, making Kelce’s presence on the field the subject of intense speculation.
All about Kelce’s terrible situation
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It was in the Tuesday practice when the two-time Super Bowl champion, Kelce, hyper-extended his knee. This left the team in a tense situation. Additionally, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to host their prime rival, the Detroit Lions, in the season opener. After Kelce’s situation, his presence on Thursday night creates a terrible situation for Patrick Mahomes.. According to NFL analyst, the Chiefs HC Andy claimed that after his swelling got reduced, he might show up in week 1.
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
However, a recent tweet authored by Adam Schefter pointed out a serious issue with Kelce’s knee. The post stated that the All-Pro Bowler has interacted with his ACL as per sources, as the tweet said, “ After tests today, the Chiefs believe Travis Kelce’s ACL is intact as 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.”
The champion has never missed a season despite his injury since 2013. But this time, the issue is more serious in nature. After Chris Jones, Kelce’s comeback remains a mystery.
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What is the real deal about Chris Jones contract clash?
One of the formidable defenses of the Chiefs – Chris Jones is unlikely to be there this season. After having a lot of hopes, it seemed to not be working the way fans had interpreted it. Chris Jones, who has been trying hard to sign a contract of his choice, didn’t get what he wanted and received a backlash from his fans. He missed the preseason training, and was compensated with a huge fine. Moreover, his absence was felt by some of the strong hands on the team, including Kelce and the head coach.
With such a terrible situation, how are chiefs going to cope? With two Super Bowl victories under Mahomes’s power, they will surely surprise fans this season too. What are your thoughts?
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