Update on Travis Kelce's
 injuries

?Who is Kelce

Travis Michael Kelce, who was born on October 5, 1989, is an NFL tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs as well as a podcaster. In the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, the Chiefs selected him, and he eventually played for the team in Super Bowls LIV and LVII, scoring a touchdown reception in both victories. At Cincinnati, he played collegiate football. Regarded as one of history's best tight ends

The younger brother of fellow NFL player Jason Kelce, a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, and the son of Ed and Donna Kelce, Kelce was born on October 5, 1989, in Westlake, Ohio. He was a three-sport athlete at Cleveland Heights High School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where he was raised. His sports were baseball, basketball, and football.

?For what is Travis Kelce well-known

Even though Kelce turns 34 in October, he will likely remain the top tight end in the NFL until he demonstrates otherwise.

The four-time All-Pro has a very long career and has missed very little time due to injuries. Last season, he played in all 17 games and led the Super Bowl victors with 1,338 yards and 12 touchdowns. The Chiefs will have to use every effort to keep Kelce, who is entering his 11th season, on the field.

?How serious is Travis Kelce's injury

With Chris Jones' holdout threatening to last until the season, the Chiefs already had a cloud of uncertainty hanging over them heading into Week 1. Now, Patrick Mahomes and the offense must deal with a separate issue.

As one of Kansas City's final workouts before Thursday's season opener against the Lions, All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce suffered an injury during practice on Tuesday.

Kelce suffered a hyperextended knee and is "uncertain" for Thursday night's game against the Lions, according to Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who spoke to reporters on Tuesday.

Reid remarked, with little specifics, "We'll just see how he does moving forward."

After that revelation, Chiefs supporters will be holding their breath because hyperextension is usually a preliminary diagnosis before a player is evaluated. Reid said Kelce is still being assessed, so there will probably be another news soon.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that the injury isn't anticipated to be a long-term problem. But it's enough to indicate that Kelce's participation on Thursday is "in doubt."

Whether Kelce's injury was caused by non-contact or not is unclear, but Kansas City didn't need the doubt at this point. The Chiefs already seem to be facing a Week 1 game without the cornerstone of their defense since Chris Jones is still away from the team, demanding a new deal.

Kelce's absence would make younger Chiefs receivers fill the void left by Mahomes' preferred target.