Kansas City Chiefs player notes for Dec 4th, 2018


Anthony Hitchens – Noteworthy – Injury
LB Anthony Hitchens briefly exited Sunday’s game with a quad injury, but the issue isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup in against Baltimore. Hitchens continues nursing a bruised rib as well.

Charcandrick West – Noteworthy – Transaction
RB Charcandrick West was signed by the Chiefs Monday (Dec. 3). His contract had been terminated by the Chiefs Aug. 22 and by the Jets Sept. 1.

Eric Berry – Noteworthy
S Eric Berry worked with the first team defense in a limited role in his return to practice and appears close to returning to the line. The Chiefs are targeting either this week’s game against Baltimore or a Thursday night game in Week 15 against the Chargers for his season debut. Berry hasn’t played this season due to recurring heel pain.

Eric Fisher – Noteworthy – Injury
LT Eric Fisher left Sunday’s game for three plays after appearing to get poked in the eye. After a shoulder injury early in his career, Fisher has emerged as an ironman for the Chiefs. He’s played in 81 consecutive regular-season games, the third-longest current active streak among offensive lineman following teammate Mitchell Schwartz and Tennessee’s Ben Jones at 108 consecutive games played.

Gehrig Dieter – Noteworthy
WR Gehrig Dieter worked his way into the receiver rotation with seven snaps in Week 13 in his NFL debut. He rotated in as the fourth wide receiver.

Josh Hawkins – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Josh Hawkins was signed by the Chiefs to the practice squad Monday (Dec. 3). He had been released by the Chiefs from the practice squad Saturday.

Mitch Morse – Noteworthy
C Mitch Morse returned to the lineup against Oakland after a five-game absence with a concussion. Coach Andy Reid said Morse played well in his return, and he appears a fixture in the lineup going forward if healthy.

Sammy Watkins – Noteworthy – Injury
WR Sammy Watkins (right foot injury) didn’t play against Oakland. The Chiefs continue stressing the injury doesn’t appear serious but does need rest. His availability at practice on Wednesday should indicate if he’ll return to the lineup in Week 14 against Baltimore.