Chiefs Rookie Cyrus Allen Avoids Major Injury With Shin Bruise After Camp Collision
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 2
Chiefs Rookie Cyrus Allen Avoids Major Injury With Shin Bruise After Camp Collision
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 2
Summary
Initial tests showed Chiefs rookie receiver Cyrus Allen suffered only a shin bruise after a violent training-camp collision, with no tear or broken bone reported.
The injury came during a special teams pooch-punt drill in St. Joseph, Missouri, when Allen and defensive back Kaiir Elam collided near the goal line while working as gunners.
Allen stayed down and was carted off after the hit, but special teams coordinator Dave Toub said the fifth-round pick had been pushing for a role at receiver, gunner and returner.
That scare followed another for Kansas City's receiving group Saturday, when Xavier Worthy landed on his shoulder after a deep catch; Worthy had an offseason procedure after a shoulder injury last season.
Allen had emerged as one of Patrick Mahomes' early camp targets and led Chiefs wide receivers in 11-on-11 catches, making the apparent best-case diagnosis a relief for Kansas City's offense.