Chiefs defensive end Ethan Downs tears ACL during workout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Ethan Downs, a defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, suffered a torn ACL during a workout. The injury occurred ahead of the team's training camp and will prevent him from participating in the upcoming season. Downs joined the Chiefs' practice squad last August and played in one game last season, recording five tackles and a forced fumble. The Chiefs are expected to add another player to the roster after placing Downs on injured reserve.
- •Ethan Downs tore his ACL during a workout on July 28, 2026.
- •The injury occurred before the official start of training camp.
- •Downs played one game last season, making five tackles and forcing a fumble.
- •The Chiefs intend to replace him on the roster once he is placed on injured reserve.
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Chiefs DE Ethan Downs tore his ACL
"Defensive end Ethan Downs's bid to make the Chiefs has come to an early end.
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