Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was diagnosed with a bone bruise following an injury in Tuesday’s practice, according to reports.
ESPN reported the Chiefs ruled out a torn ACL after checking Kelce’s knee and said he is dealing with inflammation.
Kelce was officially listed as a limited participant at practice Tuesday, when teammates said he hyperextended his knee during a red-zone installation drill.
A bone bruise at or near an active joint requires 2-4 weeks to heal, according to WebMD.
The four-time All-Pro has not missed a game due to injury since his rookie year in 2013, a streak that could be in jeopardy when the defending champion Chiefs kick off the NFL season against the visiting Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
Noah Gray likely would get the nod at tight end if Kelce is unable to play. Gray, 24, had 28 catches for 299 yards and one touchdown in 17 games (eight starts) last season.
Kelce, 33, recorded career-best totals in catches (110) and touchdowns (12) to go along with a team-leading 1,338 receiving yards in 17 games last season.
An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Kelce has totaled 814 catches for 10,344 yards and 69 touchdowns in 144 career games (137 starts) with the Chiefs.
–Field Level Media
