Chiefs Poe underwent surgery on herniated disc

nose tackle will mi s the beginning of training camp and the start of the season is in doubt. trainer Rick Burkholder told reporters Tuesday that Poe underwent surgery on a herniated disc in his back on July 15. Poe is out indefinitely. “I think he stands a reasonable chance (to return) the early part of the season,” coach Andy Reid said, , “whether it’s the beginning or somewhere early in the season for his return. You just have to see how things recover. Cooper Dejean Jersey ” Poe suffered a back injury during minicamp and reinjured it prior to undergoing surgery. will replace Poe in the lineup, Reid said. The lo s of Poe is huge for a defensive front that struggled to stop the run last season, finishing 28th in the NFL. Poe compiled a career-high six sacks in 2014 and his game film displayed vast improvements after a slow start to his career. The exercised his fifth-year option in the offseason, keeping him with the team through the 2016 season. How much of the 2015 year he’ll see remains to be seen. *The latest Podcast heading into 2015. *