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Chiefs rule out Kenneth Walker, NFL's No. 2 rusher, for Sunday's game in Atlanta with a groin injury
Emmett Johnson is expected to take the bulk of the carries after Walker tweaked his groin in practice, ESPN reported.
- On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs ruled running back Kenneth Walker III out for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Atlanta Falcons following a groin injury sustained during Thursday practice.
- Head coach Andy Reid said Walker "tweaked" the area and arrived at the facility with tightness. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the injury is considered "minor" and the team is exercising caution.
- Rookie running back Emmett Johnson will handle the bulk of carries, having recorded 111 rushing yards and 237 receiving yards this season. Reid stated, "Everybody has confidence in him."
- Defensive tackle Chris Jones will not travel with the team for "personal" reasons but will join them in Atlanta, the Chiefs announced. Offensive lineman Jaylon Moore and defensive lineman Peter Woods are ruled out.
- Walker, who signed a three-year, $43 million contract this offseason, leads the NFL in rushing yards per game with 109. The 26-year-old remains on pace to reach almost 1,750 rushing yards by season's end.
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Chiefs rule out Kenneth Walker, NFL’s No. 2 rusher, for Sunday’s game in Atlanta with a groin injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have ruled Kenneth Walker out of Sunday's game in Atlanta because of a groin injury, leaving them with rookie running back Emmett Johnson, ailing youngster Jaydn Ott and journeyman Nate Carter against Bijan…
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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...
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