Chiefs’ Kenneth Walker Ruled Out With Groin Issue

WHO:

Newsweek - The Kansas City Chiefs may be without running back Kenneth Walker III.

Heavy NFL - Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Walker was experiencing groin tightness.

Draft Sharks - Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker and head coach Andy Reid were named in the report.

FF Today - Reid discussed Walker’s groin tightness; Nate Taylor was identified as the source of a quote posted on X.

FF Today - Emmett Johnson could receive most of the Chiefs’ running back work if Walker misses the game; Brashard Smith is on injured reserve.

WHAT:

Newsweek - The Chiefs had an injury concern involving Walker’s groin.

Heavy NFL - Reid said Walker came in with a tight groin and was held out of practice.

Heavy NFL - Reid said: “Kenneth Walker came in this morning and had a tight groin,” and “So we just sat him.”

Draft Sharks - Walker was held out of practice with groin tightness.

FF Today - Walker missed practice; Reid said: “We're feeling it out just to see. We're not going to put him at risk. If he can go, he'll go. If he can't, he can't.”

FF Today - The outlet said Johnson would be expected to handle the bulk of the Chiefs’ running back work if Walker misses, with “low-end RB1 fantasy appeal.”

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - Reid made his remarks while speaking to the media.

FF Today - Walker showed up at the Chiefs’ facility with a tight groin.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Walker was held out of practice because of groin tightness.

FF Today - Reid said the team would not risk Walker if he was unable to play.

HOW:

Draft Sharks - Reid said the team would assess how Walker felt through the afternoon.

Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III missed practice with groin tightness, raising doubts about his availability. Coach Andy Reid said Kansas City will assess Walker and won’t risk him if he’s unable to play. If Walker sits, Emmett Johnson could handle most of the Chiefs’ running back work.