Chiefs-Broncos Thursday injury report: Kareem Hunt, George Karlafits upgraded

Kansas City Chiefs NewsKansas City Chiefs Injuries Chiefs-Broncos Thursday injury report: Kareem Hunt, George Karlafits upgraded This week, Kansas City hosts Denver for the season's first noon game.

Chiefs-Broncos Thursday injury report: Kareem Hunt, George Karlafits upgraded Each practice day of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs release an official injury report leading up to the next game. This week, the Chiefs host the Denver Broncos on Sunday at noon Arrowhead Time.

Here is the Chiefs' second official injury report of the week:

Player Ps Injury Wed Thu Fri Status JuJu Smith-Schuster WR Hamstring DNP DNP - - Tershawn Wharton DL Knee DNP DNP - - Mecole Hardman WR Shoulder/Knee LP LP - - Patrick Mahomes QB Ankle FP FP - - Kareem Hunt RB Quad LP FP - - Derrick Nnadi DT Triceps FP FP - - George Karlaftis DE Abdomen LP FP - - Mike Danna DE Pectoral FP FP - - Nazeeh Johnson CB Concussion FP FP - - Check back later for the Broncos' official injury report.

Some notes The Chiefs listed nine players on their report, including wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) and defensive tackle Turk Wharton (knee), who did not practice the first two days of the week. While wide receiver Mecole Hardman (shoulder/knee) remained , running back Kareem Hunt (quad) and defensive end George Karlaftis (abdomen) were upgraded to participants after beginning the week . Hunt has been listed on the report referencing his "quad" for two straight weeks. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was once again listed on the report due to his ankle injury, but it's a good sign that he was listed as a participant in both practices to start the week. Both Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid spoke about his ankle injury during their Wednesday podium sessions, and we covered what they said here . Defensive end Mike Danna (pectoral) has missed the team's last three games due to his pec strain and has now logged two practice participations to begin the week. Cornerback Nazeeh Johnson (concussion) also remained a participant, which is a good sign for his return. Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (triceps) has been listed on the injury report since the start of the season. For the Wednesday injury report, .

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