Chiefs TE Travis Kelce hyperextends knee in practice

[September 06, 2023]  Travis Kelce hyperextended his knee during Tuesday's practice, leaving coach Andy Reid to label the star tight end's availability as uncertain for the Kansas City Chiefs' season opener in two days.  

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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