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Phoneix 04:06 PM 10-17-2021
With the torn Achilles tendon - who takes his roster spot? Assuming Kelce, Bell and Gray the rest of the way....

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Unfortunately, it’s the worst-case scenario for Fortson, but there is some optimism with Hitchens.

“Jody Fortson tore his Achilles,” Reid said. “And (Anthony Hitchens) had an elbow, they’re going to MRI it tomorrow and we’ll see.”

A torn Achilles means that Fortson’s season will be over. He’ll finish the year with five receptions for 47 yards and two touchdowns on the season. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes spoke to Fortson after the game, saying he was in “good spirits.”
https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-hc-a...210454897.html
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JPH83 12:35 AM 10-18-2021
Gutted for Forton,, honestly thought he looked like a proper TE and probably our TE2 in the making. Was blocking really well and catching everything that came his way. Really hope he comes back
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Dunerdr 07:47 AM 10-18-2021
I was a Fortson doubter, but this is heartbreaking. The question is.. Should a guy like fountain make the switch? He's clearly just fringe NFL talent as a wideout.
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bobhill 09:42 AM 10-18-2021
How about Jamie Collins
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MAHOMO 4 LIFE! 09:46 AM 10-18-2021
Originally Posted by dallaschiefsfan:
Just saw that we have a TE on the practice squad (a Mark Vital)
Yea who has never played college football. He was part of the Baylor Bears basketball team that won it all
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btlook1 10:10 AM 10-18-2021
Where is Josh Gordon at? Put him at tight end on a few passing downs, he's got the size and lots of speed can out run a line backer I would hope!
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TLO 10:47 AM 10-18-2021
Originally Posted by btlook1:
Where is Josh Gordon at? Put him at tight end on a few passing downs, he's got the size and lots of speed can out run a line backer I would hope!
JGTE#!!!!!!!
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JakeF 10:50 AM 10-18-2021
:-) :-)

He looked like he was coming on, getting more and more looks.

This injury is a huge for Fortson and for the Chiefs. I'm glad he's young because Achilles injuries are so difficult.
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PHOG 10:54 AM 10-18-2021
That's too bad. Looked like he was just getting comfortable in the O.
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oldman 01:17 PM 10-18-2021
Originally Posted by Dunerdr:
I was a Fortson doubter, but this is heartbreaking. The question is.. Should a guy like fountain make the switch? He's clearly just fringe NFL talent as a wideout.
At 6-1 and 212, that's a stretch. Those guys are usually in the 6-4/5 range and at least 240. Hoping Fortson can come back because he showed real promise. He made a beautiful catch yesterday.
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JPH83 01:27 PM 10-18-2021
It wasn't on a lot of snaps but PFF had him on something like a 78 grade, about the fifth highest on the offensive side for us, I think. I'm keeping everything crossed for him. Aside from the obvious graft and talent he seemed like a really positive influence.
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FlaChief58 01:32 PM 10-18-2021
Hopefully he'll make a full recovery and be back next year. Everyone loves an underdog story
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TEX 02:14 PM 10-18-2021
This really BLOWS.
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