Chiefs rookie WR Cyrus Allen carted off after practice injury
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Key Points:
- Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen, praised for his performance at Chiefs camp, suffered a left leg injury during a special teams drill on Saturday.
- Allen was unable to put full weight on his leg and was taken off the field by cart for further evaluation.
- Drafted in the fifth round, Allen has been practicing with Patrick Mahomes and the first-team offense, earning positive feedback from head coach Andy Reid.
- Reid expressed confidence in Allen’s abilities, noting the quarterback’s trust in the rookie.
- The Chiefs hope the injury is only a temporary setback for Allen’s promising start.
