Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson ruptured his left Achilles in the second quarter of Kansas City’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the Oakland Raiders. The team almost immediately ruled Johnson out for the rest of the game.
Derrick Johnson ruptured Achilles in Chiefs vs. Raiders
The Kansas City linebacker was unable to walk off the field without assistance.
Jeanna Kelley has been covering the Falcons for The Falcoholic since 2011 and the NFL for SB Nation since 2015.
Following Kansas City’s 21-13 win, head coach Andy Reid confirmed that the injury was a ruptured Achilles.
Johnson, who fought his way back from a torn Achilles during the 2014 season, was unable to walk off the field and had to be heavily assisted by athletic performance staff. The injury appeared to occur without any contact.
Chiefs players and Johnson appeared dismayed following the injury, suggesting that it may be serious.
Johnson, 34, has 89 tackles, one sack, and one interception for the Chiefs this season.
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