Overview
- The Chiefs confirmed that Kenneth Walker III missed practice Tuesday because of ankle swelling tied to a shoe or cleat issue and that he will not play in Friday’s preseason finale against Seattle.
- Head coach Andy Reid told reporters the swelling came from Walker’s shoe and said the team expects the issue to be short-lived and that Walker “is going to be OK.”
- ESPN reporting noted Walker continued catching passes and did not require a walking boot, and multiple beat writers described the problem as minor rather than a long-term injury.
- Walker joined Kansas City this spring on a three-year, roughly $43 million deal and had been working as the club’s clear lead back, so any missed time raises questions about carry distribution and snap planning.
- The absence adds to an already crowded injury list at camp, and the Chiefs will monitor Walker closely over the next days as they finalize their roster before the regular season.