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Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Suffered torn ACL, meniscus
Jody Fortson (knee, IR) suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 8 win over the Raiders last Sunday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.The nature of Fortson's right knee injury, which landed him on injured reserve Monday, was previously unknown, but it's safe to say the tight end's 2024 season is over with this news. Signed to Kansas City's 53-man roster on Oct. 4, Fortson appeared in three games for the Chiefs and caught one of his three targets for five yards across 40 offensive snaps.
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Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Shifts to IR
The Kansas City Chiefs placed Jody Fortson (knee) on injured reserve Monday.Fortson played 18 offensive snaps and failed to catch his only target before exiting Sunday's win over the Raiders due to a knee injury. The Valdosta State product will now be forced to miss the Chiefs' next four games after being placed on IR, with his earliest possible return coming Nov. 29 against the Raiders. Kansas City's tight-end room will consist of Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Jared Wiley while Fortson spends at least four games on IR.
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Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Has knee injury
Jody Fortson suffered a right knee injury during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Raiders, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.The tight end did not catch his only target Sunday. Fortson saw two targets on 21 offensive snaps in two previous games this season, making one catch for five yards and no touchdowns. The Kansas City Chiefs' top three tight ends, Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Jared Wiley, are all healthy.
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Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Draws target in win
Jody Fortson failed to corral his lone target while playing 10 of the Kansas City Chiefs' 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.Fortson was active for a second game in a row after he was promoted from the practice squad earlier this month. He's operated as the third or fourth tight end behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray in those two games, drawing one target in both of those contests.
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Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Signed to Chiefs' active roster
Kansas City signed Jody Fortson from the practice squad to the active roster Friday.Fortson joined the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad Sept. 26 after being cut by the Dolphins towards the end of training camp. The 28-year-old will serve as the No. 4 tight end behind Travis Kelce, Noah Gray and Jared Wiley. Fortson last played in 2022 with the Chiefs, during which he registered nine catches (on 13 targets) for 108 yards and two touchdowns over 13 regular-season games.
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Jody Fortson: Signs with Chiefs' practice squad
Kansas City signed Jody Fortson to the practice squad Thursday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.Fortson, who spent the offseason with the Dolphins, now gets a chance to reunite with the Chiefs as a member of the practice squad. The fifth-year tight end spent time developing with Kansas City from 2019-23.
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Jody Fortson: Cut loose by Dolphins
Miami released Jody Fortson on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Fortson missed all of last season after undergoing shoulder surgery prior to the start of the campaign. He signed a contract with the Dolphins this March and caught two of three targets for 20 yards during the exhibition slate but won't make the roster cut. Fortson could still end up on the team's practice squad.
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Dolphins' Jody Fortson: Inking in Miami
The Miami Dolphins are signing Jody Fortson (shoulder) to a contract Thursday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.Fortson spent the entire 2023 season on injured reserve with the Chiefs after undergoing shoulder surgery, but he should be healthy by the time Miami's offseason activities begin. A fifth-year pro capable of contributing as a rotational piece, Fortson will provide depth for the Dolphins behind Durham Smythe and fellow offseason addition Jonnu Smith.
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Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Likely done for season
Jody Fortson (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.Fortson suffered the injury during practice in late July. It's still unclear what the specific issue is, but head coach Andy Reid said the Valdosta State product would be getting his shoulder "done." He'll now miss the 2023 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team and is able to get back to full health before the season comes to an end.
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Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Won't play Sunday
Jody Fortson (shoulder) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Saints, Pete Sweeney of SB Nation reports.Fortson has been battling a shoulder injury during training camp and will remain sidelined for the team's first exhibition contest. The backup tight end will likely have to practice at some point next week if he's going to be cleared for next Saturday's preseason game in Arizona.
Jody Fortson
#88 TE / Kansas City Chiefs / EXP: 4YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 226 lb Age: 28 College: Valdosta State Bye 6Fantasy Points by Week
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