Cardinals Field's Andy Reid Critical after Injuries

The Chiefs' head coach believes the injuries to his

kicker & rookie cornerbacks were caused by "loose" turf.

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At State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker

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and rookie cornerback Trent McDuffie were both injured after tripping over the grass.

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Butker was forced to miss some games because his leg slipped during kickoff.

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During his NFL debut, McDuffie strained his hamstrings as his legs also slipped.

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Coach Andy Reid admitted that grass was a significant factor

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in injuries when asked about him by two of his players.

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Since the Chiefs' 44-21 win on Sunday, Butker has not attended practice

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with the group due to an ankle sprain. At the moment,

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it is not clear when he is expected to return to full-time.

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