Chiefs’ Kenneth Walker Held Out of Practice with Tight Groin
Reid said Walker has 872 rushing yards this season and will be evaluated before Sunday’s game, with rookie Emmett Johnson ready to start if needed.
- Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III missed practice Friday due to groin tightness, head coach Andy Reid confirmed, leaving his status for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons uncertain.
- Walker has anchored the Chiefs' offense during his debut season, amassing over 1,000 yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns across eight appearances, with his 872 rushing yards trailing only Falcons running back Bijan Robinson.
- If Walker is sidelined, rookie Emmett Johnson will lead the backfield after totaling 177 yards from scrimmage on 12 touches over the past two weeks, while Xavier Worthy is expected to play despite other roster injuries.
- Reid said, "We're feeling it out to see where we're at," emphasizing the team will not risk Walker's health while monitoring rehab progress through tomorrow before deciding.
- The Chiefs face the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Kansas City adding wide receiver Josh Downs to bolster depth following last week's 35-12 victory over the New York Jets.
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The Toronto Star
The Hamilton SpectatorChiefs’ Kenneth Walker III misses practice with a sore groin, status uncertain for Sunday in Atlanta
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III missed practice Friday with a sore groin, leaving his status in question for this weekend's trip to Atlanta, while
Winnipeg Free Press
Medicine Hat NewsChiefs' Kenneth Walker III misses practice with a sore groin, status uncertain for Sunday in Atlanta
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III missed practice Friday with a sore groin, leaving his status in question for this weekend's trip to Atlanta, while wide receiver Josh Downs intends to play days after he was acquired in a trade with Indianapolis.
Chiefs Reveal Bleak Kenneth Walker Injury News Ahead of Falcons Matchup
The Kansas City Chiefs received an unexpected injury scare on Friday. While speaking to the media, coach Andy Reid revealed that running back Kenneth Walker III is experiencing groin tightness, and was held out of Friday’s practice. “Kenneth Walker came in this morning and had a tight groin,” Reid said. “So we just sat him […]
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