Travis Kelce has been listed as limited in practice by the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering an ankle injury during their win over the Los Angeles Chargers, raising a small concern ahead of their clash with the Seattle Seahawks.
The veteran tight end picked up the injury in the first quarter of the 22-6 victory but returned to finish the game with four catches for 53 yards.
Andy Reid had offered an encouraging update after the win, saying Kelce would be “OK”. However, his limited participation in practice suggests the Chiefs will need to monitor his condition.
Travis Kelce’s ankle injury creates concern for Kansas City Chiefs ahead of Seattle Seahawks game
Kelce was listed as limited in the Chiefs’ first practice report following the injury. While that does not necessarily mean he is in danger of missing the Seahawks game, it is a development worth watching as the week progresses.
Reid previously explained that the 37-year-old had “tweaked” his ankle and expected it to be sore the following day.
The fact that Kelce was able to return against the Chargers remains a positive sign for Kansas City. However, with the tight end still being restricted in practice several days later, the team will want to see how he responds before making any decisions about his availability.
Kelce is particularly important to the Chiefs given their growing injury problems at receiver.
Rashee Rice, who has missed the past two games with a hamstring injury, did not practice. Rookie Cyrus Allen, meanwhile, participated fully despite dealing with a knee issue.
Kansas City’s problems also extend to the offensive line, with starting tackles Josh Simmons and Jaylon Moore both missing practice.
Tyquan Thornton is another significant absence, with the receiver expected to miss most, if not all, of the remainder of the regular season after suffering a dislocated ankle in Week 3.
Losing Kelce as well would leave Patrick Mahomes with even fewer established options in the passing game against the reigning Super Bowl champions.
For now, there is no confirmation that Kelce will miss the game. His practice participation over the coming days should provide a clearer indication of whether the ankle injury is likely to affect his availability.
The Chiefs will be hoping their veteran tight end can return to full practice and avoid another setback as they prepare for a challenging test against Seattle.
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