Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelsey knows firsthand how dangerous playing in the NFL can be, and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s injury underscored the importance of safety in the game. .
Kelce suffered a concussion in the 2017-18 playoffs against the Tennessee Titans and saw Patrick Mahomes ring the bell in the 2019-20 playoffs against the Cleveland Browns.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Kelce said he knows the job can be dangerous.
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“You wouldn’t want to see someone carted off or off the field for a head injury. That’s definitely the scariest part of our job,” Kels said. is part of our job, and you must trust the NFL and the people in your state who are in place to make sure you are protected. They’re following protocol. They’re doing everything they can for your safety and human interest.”
Kelse added that he felt lucky that a doctor he trusted made the decision to take him off the field in a similar scenario.
“I was very lucky that when a doctor I trusted diagnosed a concussion or a very aggressive head and neck area injury, I made the best decision not to go back there.” I’ve been in a situation like this.I’m sorry but I hope Tua is doing well.I know I don’t want my family to see me being carted off the field.Horrible, horrible sight. is”
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The Dolphins ruled out Tagovailoa for Week 5 due to a concussion. The quarterback suffered an injury in last week’s game against Cincinnati’s Bengals that set his social media on fire.
Kelsey and the Chiefs faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Super Bowl LIV rematch.
Kelsey speaking to Fox News Digital Encourage on behalf of Tide The fans have washed their lucky jerseys so far this season with 26 catches for 322 yards and three touchdowns, moving the team to a 3-1 lead.
Whether or not the Chiefs will be in Super Bowl contention has yet to be determined. It’s a pretty good start after the offseason.
When asked what the Chiefs need to do to get back to the Super Bowl, Kelce told Fox News Digital, “Keep growing and find your identity for this football team.
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“I think the transition from that loss to last week’s win was a big part of it, and I think it built a lot of confidence in the players on this team, and the coaches are at odds with how they’re going to handle the challenge. and to their leadership. We will maintain that mentality throughout the year, but I think we ended up with as good a team as I have ever been on.