Reports: Chiefs pass-rusher Charles Omenihu has torn ACL

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, according to multiple reports.

Omenihu had a strip sack of quarterback Lamar Jackson during the Chiefs' 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

He appeared to confirm the news via his X account, posting an emoji of a broken heart.

Omenihu had a career-best seven sacks in 11 games this season, his first with the Chiefs.

The injury will prevent him from facing his former team, the San Francisco 49ers, in Super Bowl LVIII.

Omenihu played for the 49ers last season before signing a two-year contract with the Chiefs last March as a free agent.

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