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Travis Kelce injured on illegal hit, NFL may penalize Chargers' Henley

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 2:16 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Travis Kelce injured on illegal hit, NFL may penalize Chargers' Henley

Summary

Travis Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, sustained an ankle injury during the first quarter of their game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The injury occurred after a tackle by Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, which may be ruled illegal by the NFL. Kelce was briefly sidelined but returned to contribute with 53 yards on four catches. The NFL's Office of Gameday Accountability will review the play, and Henley could face substantial fines for the tackle, which is classified as unnecessary roughness. The Chiefs, currently undefeated, lead the game 22-6 with less than two minutes remaining.

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Status Watch

•Kelce injured in first quarter from Henley's tackle.
•NFL reviewing the play for possible punishment.
•Kelce returned, contributing to a 22-6 lead.
•Chiefs aiming to maintain their undefeated record.
•Henley may face fines for the illegal tackle.

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2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs Star Travis Kelce’s Injury Likely to Result in Severe NFL Punishment

What they're saying

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce went down on what looked like an illegal hit by the Chargers, and the NFL is sure to take notice. The post Chiefs Star Travis Kelce’s Injury Likely to Result in Severe NFL Punishment appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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