Chiefs rule out Kenneth Walker; Chris Jones to travel separately
Rookie Emmett Johnson is in line for his first career start against Atlanta, while the Chiefs promoted two players from the practice squad.
Kenneth Walker will miss the Chiefs’ game against the Falcons in Atlanta because of a groin injury, the team announced. Defensive lineman Chris Jones will make the trip separately from the team for personal reasons and has no game designation.
Walker’s absence puts rookie Emmett Johnson in line for the first start of his career. Johnson has gained 111 yards rushing from 26 carries, scoring a touchdown. He also has 14 catches totaling 237 yards and another touchdown.
To add to their running back options, the Chiefs elevated Nate Carter from their practice squad for the Atlanta game. Carter has yet to play this season. He appeared in seven games for the Falcons last season, recording 60 yards on nine rushing attempts.
The Chiefs also promoted wide receiver Jacob De Jesus from the practice squad. Jones, meanwhile, plans to travel to Atlanta on his own rather than accompany his teammates.
