Chiefs’ Andy Reid announces three roster moves ahead of Chargers game

The Kansas City Chiefs made three roster changes ahead of their Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Head coach Andy Reid announced that wide receiver Tyquan Thornton has been placed on Injured Reserve due to a dislocated left ankle sustained during a Week 4 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Thornton caught a 55-yard pass before his injury, contributing 219 receiving yards and two touchdowns across four games.

In response to Thornton's absence, linebacker Cam Jones was elevated from the practice squad. Jones strengthens the linebacker group and special teams, providing additional depth behind Nick Bolton and Drue Tranquill. The Chiefs also signed wide receiver Justin Watson to the practice squad, offering familiarity with head coach Andy Reid's offensive system, as Watson had previously played with the team from 2022 to 2024, winning two Super Bowl championships. However, Watson's promotion to the active roster is not automatic.

The roster moves address depth concerns for Kansas City, which currently has a 4-0 record. With the AFC West schedule intensifying, the team needs reliable depth to maintain its productive offense and prepared defense.