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Charles tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee
12-plus months ago and has never fully healed. He experienced
multiple setbacks this season and was examined by well-respected
surgeon Dr. James Andrews on Monday.
The NFL Network reported that Andrews determined another knee
surgery was necessary. The type of damage wasn't revealed.
Being placed on injured reserve means Charles will miss at least
eight games. It is possible that he could be sidelined for the
rest of the season.
Charles played sparingly this season with 40 yards on 12 carries
over three games. He sat out Sunday's game against the
Indianapolis Colts due to knee soreness.
Charles is Kansas City's all-time leading rusher with 7,260
yards. He topped 1,000 yards five times during his standout
career.
Charles has one year left on his contract that calls for a base
salary of $3.75 million and a roster bonus of $3 million.
Kansas City added a running back on Tuesday by signing Bishop
Sankey off the New England Patriots' practice squad.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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