ESPN later reported that the ACL in Kelce's
knee is believed to be intact, but he is dealing with
inflammation.
Kelce was officially listed as a limited participant at
practice. The four-time All-Pro has not missed a game due to
injury since his rookie year in 2013, a streak that could be in
jeopardy when the defending champion Chiefs kick off the NFL
season against the visiting Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
Noah Gray likely would get the nod at tight end if Kelce is
unable to play. Gray, 24, had 28 catches for 299 yards and one
touchdown in 17 games (eight starts) last season.
Kelce, 33, recorded career-best totals in catches (110) and
touchdowns (12) to go along with a team-leading 1,338 receiving
yards in 17 games last season.
An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Kelce has totaled 814 catches
for 10,344 yards and 69 touchdowns in 144 career games (137
starts) with the Chiefs.
--Field Level Media
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