{"id":25189,"date":"2026-08-02T13:19:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T08:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=25189"},"modified":"2026-08-02T13:19:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T08:19:58","slug":"kansas-city-chiefs-rookie-cyrus-allen-suffers-shin-bruise-at-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=25189","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City Chiefs rookie Cyrus Allen suffers shin bruise at camp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"beyondwords-wrapper\" data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"beyondwords-wrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"label-bg\">NEW<\/span>You can now listen to Fox News articles!\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">A scary training camp collision briefly threatened Cyrus Allen\u2019s strong start with the <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_38303\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/sports\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>, but the rookie wide receiver appeared to avoid a serious injury.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">Initial tests showed Allen sustained only a shin bruise, with no tear or broken bone, <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_38304\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/2083634395555004910\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ESPN reported<\/a>, citing sources.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Allen was not the only Chiefs receiver to have an injury scare Saturday. Xavier Worthy went down during an 11-on-11 period after hauling in a deep pass near the end zone and landing on his shoulder.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_38305\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/343\/192\/xavier-worthy-chiefs-training-camp-fox-news_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/686\/384\/xavier-worthy-chiefs-training-camp-fox-news_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/672\/378\/xavier-worthy-chiefs-training-camp-fox-news_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1344\/756\/xavier-worthy-chiefs-training-camp-fox-news_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1200\/675\/xavier-worthy-chiefs-training-camp-fox-news_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Xavier Worthy catches a pass during a training camp practice\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy receives a pass during practice at Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Aug. 1, 2026.<\/span> <span>(Roman Puno\/Cal Sport Media\/Sipa USA)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Worthy has already dealt with shoulder-related concerns early in his <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_38306\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/sports\/nfl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NFL<\/a> career. He injured his right shoulder on the third snap of last season after colliding with tight end Travis Kelce on a crossing route during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Worthy later underwent an offseason procedure to address the injury.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Allen went down Saturday during a special teams period as <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_38307\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/sports\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the Chiefs<\/a> practiced pooch punts. He and defensive back Kaiir Elam, both lined up as gunners, ran into each other near the goal line while attempting to track down the ball. Elam got up and walked off, but Allen stayed on the grass before two staffers helped him onto a cart.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_38308\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/fans-stunned-travis-kelce-training-camp-physique-nuptials-taylor-swift\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FANS STUNNED AT TRAVIS KELCE&#8217;S TRAINING CAMP PHYSIQUE AFTER NUPTIALS TO TAYLOR SWIFT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/343\/192\/Kansas-City-Chiefs-Cyrus-Allen.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/686\/384\/Kansas-City-Chiefs-Cyrus-Allen.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/672\/378\/Kansas-City-Chiefs-Cyrus-Allen.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1344\/756\/Kansas-City-Chiefs-Cyrus-Allen.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1200\/675\/Kansas-City-Chiefs-Cyrus-Allen.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Cyrus Allen goes through practice drills at minicamp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Cyrus Allen runs drills during the team&#8217;s mandatory minicamp at the Chiefs practice facility in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 9, 2026.<\/span> <span>(Denny Medley\/Imagn Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Allen appeared to shake his head before covering his face with his jersey.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub said Allen had been making a strong push for a role before the injury.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;I hate to see somebody get hurt, especially on a special teams drill,&#8221; Toub said. &#8220;We&#8217;ll see how he is. He&#8217;s really doing well on offense, and he&#8217;s doing well for me too. He&#8217;s at gunner and returner, and he&#8217;s doing a real good job, putting himself in a good position to be a guy that&#8217;s going to help us this year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/343\/192\/Cyrus-Allen-080126.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/686\/384\/Cyrus-Allen-080126.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/672\/378\/Cyrus-Allen-080126.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1344\/756\/Cyrus-Allen-080126.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1200\/675\/Cyrus-Allen-080126.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Cyrus Allen is helped off the field during training camp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Cyrus Allen was helped up after an apparent injury during practice at Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Aug. 1, 2026.<\/span> <span>(Roman Puno\/Cal Sport Media\/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Toub added that Chiefs rookies are always asked to put in work during special team drills.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;Anytime you have a rookie, everybody is on special teams until they aren&#8217;t, until they establish themselves, whether it&#8217;s a starter on offense or defense,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&amp;af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The Chiefs took Allen in the fifth round of April\u2019s draft, and he quickly emerged as one of <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_38310\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/person\/patrick-mahomes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Mahomes\u2019<\/a> go-to targets early in camp. Allen has led Kansas City\u2019s wide receivers in catches during 11-on-11 periods.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong><em>Follow Fox News\u00a0Digital\u2019s<\/em><\/strong><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_38311\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FoxNewsSports_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>\u00a0sports \u00a0coverage on X<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>, and subscribe to<\/em><\/strong><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_38312\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/newsletters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>\u00a0the Fox News\u00a0Sports \u00a0Huddle newsletter<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-bio\">\n<p>Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A scary training camp collision briefly threatened Cyrus Allen\u2019s strong start with the Kansas City Chiefs, but the rookie wide receiver appeared to avoid a serious injury. Initial tests showed Allen sustained only a shin bruise, with no tear or broken bone, ESPN reported, citing sources. 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