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Jamaal Charles becomes the third Chief in as many weeks to land on injured reserve with a torn ACL.

  • Joel Thorman

    Joel Thorman

    Jamaal Charles’ Injury Lands Him On Injured Reserve

    The Chiefs offense is severely impacted with this injury. Charles was the engine that kept them going rushing for over 1,400 yards last year and nearly 6.4 yards per carry. He took over as the Chiefs starting running back midway through the 2009 season and lit the NFL world on fire, despite limited carries.

    The Chiefs have lost 41-7 and 48-3 in back-to-back weeks so not only is Charles season over, but the Chiefs 2011 season appears headed in the same direction.

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