[Schefter] As it turns out, Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew did not tear his ACL as initially feared, per source. It turned out to be a bone bruise that did not require any surgery.

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Minshew didn’t suffer any long-term damage to the knee and he already is back to full strength as he prepares to head to free agency.