Chiefs’ Omenihu leaves AFC Championship Game with knee injury

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (90) hits Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar...
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (90) hits Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) causing a fumble during the first half of an AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)(Alex Brandon | AP)
Published: Jan. 28, 2024 at 3:19 PM CST
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu is out for the remainder Sunday’s AFC Championship Game.

Omenihu suffered a non- right knee injury during the second quarter of the game between the Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. He was ruled out by the Chiefs in the third quarter.

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Omenihu forced a strip-sack fumble of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson early in the second quarter with the Chiefs leading 14-7.

CBS’ Tracy Wolfson said Omenihu returned to the locker room prior to halftime.