Overview
- During the Chiefs’ Week 6 win at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley made a tackle that left Kelce limping, the tight end walked to the sideline, had his right ankle taped, and returned to finish the game with four catches for 53 yards.
- Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Kelce 'tweaked his ankle,' expects he will be sore but 'okay,' and New medical monitoring will determine Kelce’s availability for the team’s next game in Seattle.
- Several observers, including former NFL team doctor David J. Chao, reviewed game video and described the injury as consistent with a mild right high-eversion ankle sprain that can sometimes be taped and played through.
- The NFL’s Office of Gameday Accountability is reviewing the tackle for a possible hip-drop, a form of unnecessary roughness that can trigger an on-field penalty and a five-figure fine for a first offense.
- Kelce’s tweak adds to short-term Chiefs health concerns — coach Reid also confirmed a Jaylon Moore concussion — and fans reacted strongly online by praising Kelce’s toughness and urging league discipline for the tackle.