Chiefs promote Armstrong and Watson for Week 6 Chargers game
Kansas City elevated wide receivers Andrew Armstrong and Justin Watson from the practice squad after injuries to Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton, addressing depth concerns.
Key points
- Chiefs added Andrew Armstrong and Justin Watson to the active roster for Week 6.
- Injuries to Rashee Rice (hamstring strain) and Tyquan Thornton (ankle issue) prompted the elevations.
- Armstrong had never played in a regular‑season NFL game.
- The move aims to fill a thin experienced receiver depth chart.
- Both players were promoted from the practice squad.
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 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.
Your questions, answered
Why did the Chiefs promote Andrew Armstrong and Justin Watson?
They were elevated to replace injured receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton for the Week 6 game against the Chargers.
Has Andrew Armstrong played in a regular‑season NFL game before?
No, Armstrong had never appeared in a regular‑season NFL game before this promotion.
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