Chiefs Camp: Tyreek Hill Misses Practice with Knee Tendinitis

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill is not participating in Tuesday's training camp practice, raising questions about the star receiver's health.

Hill entered the practice field in pads for the Chiefs' first padded practice of the 2021 season but then left the field and proceeded to move to weightlifting in a tent to the side of the field, according to Rob Collins of FOX4 Kansas City and others.

Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill had pads on before practice, went to the field, then went back to locker room, and is now lifting weights in a tent alongside the practice field.
— Rob Collins (@RobCollinsTV) August 3, 2021

Shortly after Hill's departure, he returned to his pads and to the practice field before heading back up the hill, indicating that his day of work finished early, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic and others.

And now Tyreek Hill is walking away from the practice fields & up the hill. https://t.co/0mBBGChm3O
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) August 3, 2021

After practice, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Hill missed practice with "knee tendinitis," noting that it "just showed up today."

My instinct for any walked-up-the-hill training camp injuries is that it's probably best to assume it's not super-serious, but knee/tendon stuff makes me a little squeamish. https://t.co/VHrVu59dcP
— Joshua Brisco (@jbbrisco) August 3, 2021

James Palmer of NFL Network later tweeted that the Chiefs are "not concerned right now" and that they "do not think it's much of an issue."

I’m told the Chiefs are not concerned right now. They do not think it’s much of an issue. https://t.co/n9r0KpkgjE
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) August 3, 2021

Several starters sidelined

In addition to Hill's exit from practice, three Chiefs starters weren't on the field for the start of the day, according to Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star. Teope noted that safety Juan Thornhill, who suffered a groin injury on Monday, was off to the side and not practicing on Tuesday, while right tackle Mike Remmers (back) and starting cornerback Charvarius Ward was not seen at practice. After practice, Reid said Ward got poked in the eye.

Steven St. John of Sports Radio 810 WHB tweeted a video of Hill and Thornhill walking up the hill in their early exits alongside wide receiver Chad Williams.

Tyreek Hill followed by Juan Thornhill walking up the hill as they leave practice. #ChiefsCamp pic.twitter.com/q78C5JVreP
— Steven St.John (@SSJWHB) August 3, 2021

Later in practice, defensive back Rodney Clemons went into the medical tent during special teams work, according to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star.

Wednesday Update: Hill, Thornhill Still Out

Hill, Thornhill and Deandre Baker all missed Wednesday's practice, though Ward returned. Willie Gay Jr. left practice early.

Tyreek Hill, Juan Thornhill and Deandre Baker highlight today's inactive players at #ChiefsCamp. https://t.co/RLFaDZSJmg
— Kansas City Chiefs On SI (@ChiefsOnSI) August 4, 2021