Chiefs rule out Kenneth Walker for Atlanta game with groin injury
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 18:31 · Archive
The Chiefs have ruled out running back Kenneth Walker for Sunday's game in Atlanta because of a groin injury.
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out running back Kenneth Walker for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons because of a groin injury. Walker tweaked the injury in practice on Thursday, and coach Andy Reid said the team would monitor his progress. The announcement came Saturday, a day after the Chiefs listed him as questionable.
Walker is the league's second-leading rusher with 872 yards, trailing the Falcons' Bijan Robinson by eight yards, though Walker has played one fewer game. He has also caught 22 passes for 172 yards and four touchdowns.
The Chiefs will be without their leading rusher but have other options available. Rookie running back Emmett Johnson, a fifth-round pick from Nebraska, has run 26 times for 111 yards and a touchdown this season, and has caught 14 passes for 237 yards and another score. Jaydn Ott and journeyman Nate Carter are also available. Andy Reid expressed confidence in Johnson, saying he would perform well regardless of Walker's availability.
How it is being reported
- Chiefs rule out Kenneth Walker, NFL's No. 2 rusher, for Sunday's game in Atlanta with a groin injuryThe Chiefs have ruled out running back Kenneth Walker for Sunday's game in Atlanta because of a groin injury.News4Jax · 14 Nov, 17:45
- Chiefs rule out Kenneth Walker, NFL's No. 2 rusher, for Sunday's game in Atlanta with a groin injuryThe Chiefs have ruled out running back Kenneth Walker for Sunday's game in Atlanta because of a groin injury.Clickorlando · 14 Nov, 17:45
In this story: Kansas City Chiefs · Kenneth Walker · Atlanta Falcons · Emmett Johnson · Andy Reid · Bijan Robinson
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