Chiefs elevate Armstrong and Watson for Week 6 Chargers game
Kansas City promoted two practice squad wide receivers to its active roster on Saturday to address injury concerns ahead of its Sunday matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Key points
- The Chiefs elevated wide receivers Andrew Armstrong and Justin Watson from the practice squad for their Week 6 game.
- The roster moves were announced on Saturday, the day before the scheduled Sunday game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- The elevations followed injuries to starting receiver Rashee Rice, who has a hamstring strain, and Tyquan Thornton, who is on injured reserve.
- Justin Watson, a 30-year-old fifth-round pick from the 2018 draft, was raised to the active roster alongside Armstrong.
- Chiefs officials described the wide-receiver room as ravaged by injuries, prompting the personnel adjustments.
Chiefs Elevate Andrew Armstrong and Justin Watson for Week 6 Game vs. Chargers
The Kansas City Chiefs elevated wide receivers Andrew Armstrong and Justin Watson from the practice squad for their Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The moves were announced on Saturday, the day before the Sunday game.
The elevations followed injuries to starting receiver Rashee Rice, who was dealing with a hamstring strain, and to Tyquan Thornton, who was placed on injured reserve with an ankle issue.
Armstrong, who had never appeared in a regular‑season NFL game, was among the players promoted to address the thin experienced receiver depth.
Watson, a 30‑year‑old who was selected in the fifth round of the 2018 draft, was also raised to the active roster.
Chiefs officials noted that the wide‑receiver room was "ravaged by injuries," prompting the adjustments.
Your questions, answered
Why did the Chiefs elevate Andrew Armstrong and Justin Watson?
The Chiefs elevated the two wide receivers to address thin experienced receiver depth after injuries to Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton.
Who are the players elevated by the Chiefs for Week 6?
The Kansas City Chiefs elevated wide receivers Andrew Armstrong and Justin Watson from the practice squad for their game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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