The Kansas City Chiefs relayed news that multiple injured players would be ruled out on December 12, ahead of the Week 15 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers, but star cornerback Trent McDuffie was not among the group of expected absences.
“Everyone else went out there and did their thing, McDuffie was out there practicing,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters at his final press conference before the Chargers matchup.
Needless to say, this update sounded promising on the surface, although Reid did not elaborate on McDuffie’s Week 15 status. However, later, the Chiefs complicated the matter with a simple announcement.
“Trent McDuffie is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chargers,” the KC social media team informed on X.
A better final injury status than an “out” or “doubtful” tag, but still cryptic enough not to guarantee McDuffie will play. This, plus Reid’s vague injury update, puts the star CB’s Week 15 status up in the air.
Trent McDuffie Suffered a Hyperextended Knee in Chiefs’ Week 14 Loss
GettyThe Kansas City Chiefs need star cornerback Trent McDuffie in Week 15.
McDuffie suffered a fairly serious injury against the Houston Texans, as he left the game with a hyperextended knee.
We’ve seen players make one-week recoveries from this injury in the past, but it’s also the type of thing that could keep a player out a week or two.
McDuffie has been “limited” in practice throughout the week, up until December 12. On the final day of non-walkthrough sessions, the Chiefs upgraded their integral defensive back to a “full” practice, which is certainly a good sign for Week 15.
And yet, the questionable tag provides just a hint of doubt.
Kansas City is likely waiting to see how McDuffie’s knee responds to a full practice session. After all, right guard Trey Smith logged a full practice earlier in the week before being downgraded and eventually ruled out against the Chargers.
The Chiefs cannot afford for McDuffie to suffer the same fate, and the training and coaching staffs appear to be proceeding with caution because of that.
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