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Kelechi Osemele: Works out for Raiders
Kelechi Osemele (both knees) worked out for the Raiders on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.Osemele was let go by the Chiefs in 2020 after he tore tendons in both knees two campaigns ago. His recent workout with Las Vegas suggests he's recovered from the injuries, and the veteran offensive lineman will now wait for another shot to play in an NFL game.
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Chiefs' Kelechi Osemele: Officially placed on IR
The Kansas City Chiefs placed Kelechi Osemele (both knees) on injured reserve Saturday.Osemele tore tendons in both of his knees during a Week 5 loss to the Raiders, and he's expected to be out for the season. Mike Remmers is in line to handle the starting left guard duties moving forward. Osemele will be a free agent in March.
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Chiefs' Kelechi Osemele: Injures both knees Sunday
Coach Andy Reid said that Kelechi Osemele tore tendons in both of his knees during Sunday's loss to the Raiders, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.Osemele was carted off the field in the first half, and it appears the veteran lineman's season is over. Mike Remmers replaced him at left guard for the remainder of Sunday's game and could handle that role moving forward. Osemele is expected to land on IR in the near future.
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Chiefs' Kelechi Osemele: Carted off Sunday
Kelechi Osemele (knee) left Sunday's game against the Raiders on a cart, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.This is rough news for the veteran, as it's certainly a bad sign to see the cart come out, especially so early in the game. Mike Remmers is expected to take over at left guard as long as Osemele is sidelined.
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Chiefs' Kelechi Osemele: Absent from injury report
Kelechi Osemele (neck) is not listed on Monday's injury report.Osemele was listed as dealing with neck stiffness last week, but he's already managed to put the injury behind him. He's expected to draw the start at left guard during Thursday's regular-season opener against the Texans.
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Chiefs' Kelechi Osemele: Neck stiffness
Kelechi Osemele did not practice Tuesday due to a stiff neck, Kansas City Star Kansas City Chiefs beat reporter Sam McDowell reports.Osemele should be considered day-to-day until further information about his injury is disclosed. In the wake of Laurent Duvernay-Tardif deciding to opt out of the 2020 campaign, Osemele looks primed to slot into a starting guard role for the Chiefs.
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Chiefs' Kelechi Osemele: Heading to KC
Kelechi Osemele (shoulder) signed a one-year deal worth up to $2 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.The 31-year-old appeared in only three games with the Jets last season while dealing with a shoulder injury, and he was released in October about a disagreement whether surgery was necessary. He went under the knife in October and should be healthy for the 2020 season. Osemele helps fill the significant hole at offensive guard with Laurent Duvernay-Tardif choosing to opt out of the 2020 season.
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Kelechi Osemele: Released Saturday
Kelechi Osemele (shoulder) was released by the Jets on Saturday.A legal battle is likely to ensue following Saturday's designation, as the team and the veteran guard were at odds about Osemele's injury -- one which required shoulder surgery earlier this week -- and the Jets ultimately fined the 30-year-old under conduct detrimental to the team. Regardless, Osemele is not expected to play for the next four to six months as he recovers from the aforementioned surgery.
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Jets' Kelechi Osemele: Injury worse than initially thought
Kelechi Osemele, who underwent surgery for his shoulder Friday, likely suffered a more extensive injury than initially thought, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.While the New York Jets haven't technically ruled out Osemele, it seems like a foregone conclusion the guard will not play Sunday, and he likely could be placed on injured reserve at some point down the road considering the increased severity of the injury.
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Jets' Kelechi Osemele: Essentially ruled out
Kelechi Osemele (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.It's a foregone conclusion that Osemele won't play, but the New York Jets haven't officially ruled him out. Osemele hasn't practiced since Week 3, and he underwent surgery Friday to repair a torn labrum, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. He's expected to miss a minimum of four months.