Fortson (knee, IR) suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in the 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
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The Chiefs placed 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.
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 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
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Fortson failed to corral his lone target while playing 10 of the 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
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Kansas City signed Fortson from the practice squad to the active roster Friday.
Fortson joined the 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
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Kansas City signed 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.
Miami released 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
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The Dolphins are signing 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
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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
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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.
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Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Missing practice
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Fortson (shoulder) is not practicing Sunday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Fortson suffered the injury during training camp Friday, and it appears it's still affecting him enough to keep him sidelined. He'll continue working to heal up and take the field for their next practice.
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Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Suffers shoulder injury in practice
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Fortson (shoulder) left practice Friday after sustaining an injury during 11-on-11 drills, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Fortson came up in pain and grasping his arm after linebacker Cole Christiansen landed on him during an 11-on-11 play. Head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Fortson hurt his shoulder on the play, though the severity of the injury has yet to be confirmed.
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Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Suffers arm injury
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Fortson (arm) left practice Friday during 11-on-11 team drills, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Fortson looked to be in serious pain after linebacker Cole Christiansen rolled on top of him during a play. Fortson jogged off the field grasping his right arm and later left the field on a cart. Fortson signed his exclusive-rights tender with the Chiefs in June after spending last season on both special teams and on offense as the No. 3 tight end behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray.
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Chiefs' Jody Fortson: Signs on dotted line
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Fortson signed his exclusive-rights tender with the Chiefs on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Forston will officially return to Kansas City for his third season. The 27-year-old made nine receptions on 13 targets last year for 108 yards and two touchdowns. He'll likely be working to earn a role on special teams and as the team's No. 3 or 4 tight end in 2023.
Fortson, an exclusive-rights free agent, was tendered by Kansas City on Tuesday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
He split his 356 snaps almost equally between offense and special teams last year. As the No. 3 tight end behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray, there weren't many looks left over for Fortson, resulting in 14 catches on 18 targets over the last two seasons, although he did score four TDs. He should continue to fill a similar role in 2023.
