In case you missed Tuesday’s news, the Kansas City Chiefs have lost one of their biggest red-zone pass-catching targets: tight end Jody Fortson, who was placed on the team’s Reserve/Injured (injured reserve) list. That ends his 2023 season.
It was an unfortunate gut punch to a player who become a fan favorite in recent seasons — but has struggled to stay healthy. So once again, the Chiefs must march on without a big target who especially excelled in the tight spaces within the end zone; Fortson had earned quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ trust to come down with challenging 50/50 catches.