Chiefs’ Andy Reid says Jamaal Charles’ visit to surgeon isn’t uncommon
Chiefs coach Andy Reid didn’t have an update Monday on running back Jamaal Charles — who was scheduled to visit orthopedic surgeon James Andrews — but he said fans shouldn’t necessarily be concerned about the visit.
“I think it’s a positive thing,” Reid said. “He’s been checking with Dr. Andrews. This person has done his surgery, which this isn’t uncommon. Let’s just figure out what it is and go from there.
“He had a little swelling in it, so let’s figure out what it is.”
Charles, who is returning from surgery to repair a torn knee ligament, logged season highs with 11 touches and 15 snaps against Oakland on Oct. 16 but missed Sunday’s game after playing only two snaps against the Saints on Oct. 23.
He had swelling in his knee before the Saints game. He was listed as questionable for that game but was ruled out two days before the Colts game.
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This story was originally published October 31, 2016 at 6:59 PM with the headline "Chiefs’ Andy Reid says Jamaal Charles’ visit to surgeon isn’t uncommon."