Travis Kelce is still battling an ankle issue, landing him on the limited participant list for Chiefs practice, and that’s a huge gut punch as they prep for their Week 9 matchup against the Jets. When one of your biggest playmakers isn’t 100 percent, it changes everything for the offensive game plan.
Delane’s Shoulder Showing Promising Signs
It’s not all bad news from the practice field, though. Cornerback Mansoor Delane, who sat out last Sunday’s loss to the Broncos with a shoulder injury, actually got some work in on Wednesday. He was a limited participant, which is a big step. Coach Andy Reid already said Delane is day-to-day, so seeing him out there is a positive sign. His outlook for the Jets game is looking a little better, and the Chiefs definitely need him back in the secondary.
Injury Report: A Mixed Bag of Concerns and Relief
Kelce wasn’t the only star hampered, with defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (knee), wide receiver Nikko Remigio (hip), and fellow wideout Rashee Rice (hamstring, knee) also stuck in limited participation. That’s a lot of key guys not getting full reps. On the bright side, linebacker Drue Tranquill (pectoral) and, thankfully, quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) were both full participants, which is a huge relief. The only player who completely missed practice was defensive lineman Peter Woods, dealing with a neck injury.
So, as the Chiefs get ready to host the Jets in Week 9, the biggest question marks are going to be around Kelce’s ankle and Delane’s shoulder. Every snap, every move in practice, will be watched closely. Here’s hoping Kelce’s ankle improves, because they are going to need him against the Jets if they want to bounce back from that Broncos loss.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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