Editor’s note: Every week, our in-house medical expert, Aaron Borgmann, will share some notes on the injuries coming out of One Arrowhead Drive.
As we spoke about last week, the team will want to make sure someone that takes so many reps on special teams is fully ready as to not risk re-injury to avoid further setbacks. Once full practice or no limitation in practice has been designated, like it was Thursday, he’s probably a good bet that the player will be full go for the game.
LB Terrace Smith — Shin contusion
Typically seen due to a hit from a leg or helmet, shin contusions don’t sound like much but can actually be very painful due to the amount of swelling that can build up in the lower leg compartment.