The Kansas City Chiefs are already facing their fair share of attrition due to injuries as training camp’s second week wears on. Head coach Andy Reid updated reporters about all of the team’s latest injuries after Wednesday’s practice session, noting that one key player on the Chiefs’ defense was out of commission during Kansas City’s workouts.
“As far as the injuries go L’Jarius Sneed, we held him out. He’s got – his knee is sore, a little bit of inflammation in it; we’re just going to keep that calmed down as we go.” Reid told the media. “Townsend, Tommy has a sprained ankle, but you saw him out here. It’s not too bad. Michael Danna with the calf strain still getting better. Jody [Fortson], you know about that. Nazeeh [Johnson], again, you know that one. Isaiah Moore and Kadarius [Toney] all those you’re aware of.”
Sneed’s inclusion in the injury report from Reid is of particular concern due to the outsized role he plays in the Chiefs’ defense, though the veteran head coach did his best to downplay the seriousness of the cornerback’s ailment. Tommy Townsend’s limited participation is a good sign after he left Kansas City’s workouts early on Monday.
All in all, it seems that the injured Chiefs are progressing well as they strive to get back on the practice field at Missouri Western State University before Kansas City’s first preseason game next week.
