Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Austin Blythe. Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs OL Austin Blythe underwent hernia surgery

Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors | By Ben Levine | Last updated 8/21/21

Austin Blythe recently went under the knife, but the Chiefs center should be good to go for the start of the regular season. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that the offensive lineman recently had hernia surgery and is expected to be sidelined for three weeks. He should be healthy for Week 1.

The 29-year-old graded as PFF’s ninth-ranked center last season. He joined the Chiefs on a one-year deal this offseason after starting his career with the Colts and spending each of the past four seasons in Los Angeles. Blythe started 47 games for the Rams over the past three years at both guard and center, providing valuable versatility on the line.

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