Chiefs Rule Out Kenneth Walker, NFL's No. 2 Rusher, for Sunday's Game in Atlanta with a Groin Injury
The Chiefs said the move is precautionary and elevated two practice-squad players as rookie Emmett Johnson prepares for his first NFL start.
- The Kansas City Chiefs downgraded running back Kenneth Walker III to out for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, announcing the decision Saturday for cautionary purposes.
- Head coach Andy Reid said Walker "tweaked" his groin during practice on Thursday, prompting the team to monitor his progress before ruling him out.
- Rookie Emmett Johnson will handle the bulk of carries in Walker's absence, while defensive tackle Chris Jones will arrive in Atlanta separately for "personal" reasons without a game designation.
- Kansas City elevated Nate Carter and wide receiver Jacob De Jesus from the practice squad Saturday, while ruling out offensive lineman Jaylon Moore and defensive lineman Peter Woods due to injuries.
- Walker, the MVP of last season's Super Bowl, has rushed for 872 yards this year, ranking second in the NFL behind only the Falcons' Bijan Robinson, leaving the 6-2 Chiefs relying on backfield depth against Atlanta.
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Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III downgraded to out vs. Falcons
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the host Atlanta Falcons due to a groin injury.The Chiefs (6-2) announced the decision on Saturday, with ESPN reporting the move is being made for c...
Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker Out With Groin Injury
Chiefs Jordan Schultz reports that the Chiefs have ruled out RB Kenneth Walker due to a groin injury. Schultz added that the injury isn’t long-term, and the Chiefs are simply playing it safe with Walker this week. Walker, 26, was selected with the No. 41 overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Seahawks. He played out the final year of a four-year $8,441,580 contract that included a $3,319,331 signing bonus. Walker became an…
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