NFL team Kansas City Chiefs' safety Deon Bush suffers torn Achilles, rendering him unavailable for the entire season.
Deon Bush, a two-time Super Bowl champion and safety for the Kansas City Chiefs, is set to miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn left Achilles during a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. The injury occurred during the second quarter of Kansas City's 20-17 loss.
Bush, who is 31 years old, has played in 95 games over his first seven seasons, with the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs. Despite being limited in his recent seasons, he has a career total of 110 tackles and three interceptions.
The severity of Bush's injury is such that surgery is expected. However, a double check will be conducted before the surgery to confirm the diagnosis. The recovery timeline for NFL players after a torn Achilles tendon typically requires at least 9 months for a full return to play, especially for skilled positions such as safety. This timeline can extend based on the severity of the injury, the player’s age, and their rehab progress.
Andy Reid, the head coach of the Chiefs, confirmed Bush's injury and expressed his disappointment. "It's too bad because he's really been playing well," Reid said. He also spoke highly of Bush, calling him a "great kid."
Bush was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He began his NFL career with the Bears before joining the Chiefs in 2019.
This injury will not affect Bush's status as a two-time Super Bowl champion, as he was part of the Chiefs' championship teams in Super Bowl LIV and Super Bowl LV.
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[2] "Achilles Tendon Rupture." Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, 24 Nov. 2020, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15156-achilles-tendon-rupture.
[3] "Achilles Tendon Rupture." Johns Hopkins Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, 2021, www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/achilles-tendon-rupture.
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