One of the feel-good stories from last year’s training camp was the emergence of Jody Fortson. The former wide receiver transitioned to the tight end position, finally earning himself a roster spot on the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the 2021 season after previously falling short.
Fortson enters another Chiefs training camp with the mindset of trying to prove himself. The objective is less about his skills in the field but more about his recovery from last year’s season-ending injury. Fortson addressed his progress and his motivation heading into the rehab process during Sunday’s press conference after practice.
“First of all, I just kept my faith high,” said Fortson. “I got a strong support system, especially with my family and my team around me. So, I just attacked every day as if I was going to play on Sunday. I was in the rehab room just working, continuing to work as if I was going to suit up that Sunday. They never really allowed me to get down on myself, so I was never actually down.”
