Jamaal Charles Injury: Updates on Chiefs Star's Ankle, Knee and Return

Mike ChiariDec 7, 2014

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles injured his ankle in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals, though he was able to return to the game. However, head coach Andy Reid revealed Monday he has swelling in his knee in addition to the ankle injury. Reid told reporters on Friday that Charles will play in Week 15.

Continue for updates.

Charles Active for Week 15

Sunday, Dec. 14

As expected, Charles is ready for Week 15, per BJ Kissel of KCChiefs.com:

Charles Will Play in Week 15

Friday, Dec. 12

ESPN's Adam Teiche has an update on Charles' status:

Herbie Teope of Chiefs Digest adds more:

Charles Returns to Practice

Thursday, Dec. 11

After missing Wednesday's practice, Jamaal Charles is back on the practice field in preparation for Week 15, via Randy Covitz of the Kansas City Star.

Charles Will Not Practice

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Andy Reid confirmed on Wednesday that Jamaal Charles will not practice, via Herbie Teope of ChiefsDigest.com. However, Reid is optimistic that the star running back will play in Week 15, via Randy Covitz of the Kansas City Star.

Charles Dealing with Knee Swelling in Addition to Ankle Injury

Monday, Dec. 8

Talking to reporters Monday, Reid commented on Charles' ankle injury and also revealed that he is dealing with swelling in his knee, per Herbie Teope of ChiefsDigest.com:

Charles Jogs off with Ankle Injury, Returns to the Game

Sunday, Dec. 7

Charles injured his ankle against the Cardinals and was ruled questionable to return. He jogged to the locker room under his own power, via BJ Kissel of KCChiefs.com, and ultimately returned to action:

The Chiefs rely more heavily on their running back than perhaps any team in the NFL, which is why there is understandably a great deal of concern with Charles ailing.

Fortunately for the team, it has a capable backup in Knile Davis should it need to increase his reps if Charles struggles in his return.

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