Andy Reid: Kenneth Walker's ankle issue is minor
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Kenneth Walker IIIRB · KCWhat was reported
Sourced report
Reid said Walker's shoe caused ankle swelling and that the Chiefs running back will be fine after he was held out of practice. No return date or longer-term restriction was reported.
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Fantasy impact
Treat the clarification as reassuring but keep an eye on practice participation. The reported facts do not support projecting a Week 1 absence.
Original sources
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- @mattderrickPrimary
Chiefs Digest reporter Matt Derrick reported that Kansas City running back Kenneth Walker III was not expected to practice Tuesday because of a foot issue. The report did not provide a diagnosis, timetable, or regular-season availability projection. The same absence was independently corroborated by Chiefs reporter Nate Taylor.
- @RotoWireNFL
RotoWire reported, citing Sam McDowell, that Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Kenneth Walker III's shoe caused swelling around his ankle and that the running back will be fine. This is a more encouraging follow-up to Walker's earlier practice absence, but no return-to-practice date was announced.
- Kyle Dvorchak
NBC Sports reported, citing Sam McDowell, that Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Kenneth Walker's shoe caused swelling around his ankle and that he would be fine. Walker had recently been held out of practice; the report does not assign a return date or indicate a long-term absence.