Joe Thuney ruled out due to ankle injury
Kansas City Chiefs left guard, Joe Thuney, suffered an ankle injury during the team’s Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos. The injury occurred in the third quarter and Thuney was checked by athletic trainers on the field before being helped off by left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. and center Creed Humphrey.
Thuney was treated with tape on his right ankle and remained in the game for the next series before eventually being ruled out. Nick Allegretti replaced Thuney at left guard.
This ankle injury is the same one that Thuney previously suffered earlier in the season, causing him to miss Weeks 12 and 13. According to The Kansas City Star’s Sam McDowell, Thuney will undergo further testing on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.
It is unclear at this time how much time Thuney may miss due to this latest ankle injury.
Conclusion
The extent of Joe Thuney’s ankle injury and the amount of time he may miss is currently unknown. More information will be available following further testing on Monday.
FAQs
- What happened to Joe Thuney’s ankle? Thuney suffered an ankle injury during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos.
- How did the injury occur? The injury occurred during the third quarter of the game. Thuney was checked by athletic trainers on the field before being helped off by his teammates.
- Is this the same ankle injury that Thuney previously suffered? Yes, this is the same ankle that Thuney previously injured and missed time with earlier in the season.
