Anthony Hitchens – Important – Injury
LB Anthony Hitchens practiced in full on Wednesday but remains on the team’s injury report with a bruised rib he suffered in Week 8 against Denver. The issue doesn’t expect to impact his availability against Oakland this week.
Dorian O’Daniel – Noteworthy
LB Dorian O’Daniel has solidified his role as the team’s dime linebacker and is often coming in for starter Reggie Ragland during passing downs. The rookie played a season-high 43 defensive snaps in each of his last two games.
Eric Berry – Important – Injury
S Eric Berry participated in practice on Wednesday for the first time since August. “We’ll see how he does and we’ll ease him back into it,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters prior to Wednesday’s practice. “The communication has been great. … We’ll see how he does. He and I will talk. We’ll talk with the (doctor) and the trainers.” Reid said that he is not certain if Berry will play for the Chiefs (9-2) in their road game against the Oakland Raiders (2-9) on Sunday (4:05 p.m. ET).
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif – Important – Injury
RG Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has moved into the next phase of his rehabilitation, and head coach Andy Reid says there’s a possibility he could return from injured reserve later in the season. Duvernay-Tardif no longer has a cast on his left leg and no longer needs a scooter for mobility.
Mitch Morse – Important – Injury
C Mitch Morse has cleared the league’s concussion protocol and returned to practice in a limited role on Wednesday. Head coach Andy Reid said the team remains pleased with the performance of backup Austin Reiter, and plans to work Morse back in slowly.
Sammy Watkins – Important – Injury
WR Sammy Watkins did not practice on Wednesday. He’s continuing to nurse a foot injury suffered in Week 9 at Cleveland. He played just five snaps during the Week 11 Monday night game against the Rams.