Walker’s Ankle Issue Keeps Chiefs On Edge | Kansas City Chiefs News

Kenneth Walker III’s ankle swelling from his shoe has sidelined him for two practices, but Coach Andy Reid assures fans it’s not serious and he’ll be ready for Week One against the Broncos. Signed to a $43M deal, Walker is crucial to the Chiefs’ offense and they’re being cautious with limited backup options—Emari Demercado and rookie Emmett Johnson are the likely fill-ins if needed. The team’s confidence is high that Walker will return strong in time for the opener. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6f0906081b17851