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Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher ruled out of Wild Card game vs. Colts

Eric Fisher is one of seven Kansas City Chiefs players listed on the team's injury report this week. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Eric Fisher is one of seven Kansas City Chiefs listed on the team's injury report. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs rookie offensive tackle Eric Fisher was ruled out for Saturday's Wild Card game against the Indianapolis Colts with a groin injury, the team announced.

Fisher hurt the groin on Tuesday and did not practice the rest of the week.

Donald Stephenson will get the start at right tackle in place of Fisher. Stephenson does have experience, having started seven games during the regular season.

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Fisher was the No. 1 overall selection by the Chiefs in April's NFL draft. Fisher played in 14 games this season, starting 13 contests.

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