![]() ![]() West carried seven times for 31 yards Sunday. The Chiefs have used Charcandrick West as their backup for Charles. He was briefly examined by medical personnel on the sideline before heading to the locker room.Ĭharles missed all but two games of the 2011 season with a torn ACL in his left knee. He was scheduled for an MRI on Monday.Ĭharles put no weight on the leg as he was helped from the field. It didn't help the defense at all."Ĭoach Andy Reid said the preliminary report he received was that Charles had a torn ACL. Had some decent field position, really had a chance to really put that game away with some first downs and just three and out, three and out. Offensively, we went into a shell there for a little while, you know, and just didn't get anything done. "From there, production quit," quarterback Alex Smith said. He was injured without contact making a cut with Kansas City facing a first-and-goal from the Chicago 9. The Chiefs appeared to have the life taken out of them as Charles left their lineup. They collapsed without him, losing 18-17 after the Bears scored two touchdowns in the final 3 minutes, 5 seconds. The Chiefs led the Bears 17-3 with Charles in their lineup. The sight of Jamaal Charles being taken off the Arrowhead Stadium field with a likely torn ACL in his right knee was made worse by what happened after he left Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. They're genetically and mentally strong, and they can do things most people can't do when it comes to their profession.''ĮSPN staff writer Adam Teicher and The Associated Press contributed to this report.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĪndy Reid: Jamaal Charles has torn ACL, preliminary report says "He's one of those rare athletes that you have an opportunity to coach. "He's an amazing guy that way,'' Reid said. Reid sounded optimistic that Charles would make it back eventually. ![]() "That's where his energy will be directed - getting through the surgery and getting back to where he can play.'' "I talked to Jamaal yesterday, and he was obviously down, but he is positive about coming back, getting himself back,'' Reid said before learning the diagnosis. They collapsed without him and lost 18-17 after the Bears scored two touchdowns in the final 3:05. The Chiefs led the Bears 17-3 when Charles exited the game. ![]() That's probably the direction it's heading.'' He put no weight on the leg as he was helped from the field.Charles missed all but two games of the 2011 season because of a torn ACL in his left knee.Ĭoach Andy Reid said earlier Monday that "the worst case is the ACL is torn. West had seven rushes for 31 yards Sunday.Ĭharles was injured without contact while making a cut during the game against the Chicago Bears. Kansas City has used Charcandrick West as its backup for Charles. The team is also expected to work out Ben Tate. The Chiefs are bringing former New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomasin for a workout, a source told Schefter. An MRI has confirmed what the Kansas City Chiefs feared during Sunday's game: Running back Jamaal Charles has torn the ACL in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season.Ĭharles avoided other ligament damage, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, but the MRI on Monday confirmed the ACL tear. ![]()
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