Nov. 20, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) hands off to running back Jamaal Charles (25) against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (knee, ankle) returned to a full practice Friday and is officially listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders.
More importantly, coach Andy Reid doesn’t appear concerned on utilizing Charles if the head coach’s one-word response offers a clear indication.
“Yeah,” Reid said on Charles receiving a full workload during his Friday post-practice media session.
The Chiefs list defensive end Allen Bailey (concussion) as out. Bailey suffered his concussion in Week 13 and did not play in Week 14.
Defensive lineman Vance Walker is set to make a second straight start in Bailey’s place.
Rookie cornerback Phillip Gaines is doubtful after sustaining a concussion during Wednesday’s practice.
The Chiefs have options to consider at left cornerback if Gaines is unavailable, namely Jamell Fleming, Marcus Cooper and potentially sliding Chris Owens (knee, probable) from the nickel cornerback spot.
“They’ve all worked in there,” Reid said.
Outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) is questionable after putting in a limited practice Friday. Hali did not practice Wednesday and Thursday.
The Chiefs list as probable in addition to the Charles and Owens the following players: Free safety Husain Abdullah (foot), wide receiver Donnie Avery (groin), tight end Anthony Fasano (knee), wide receiver Junior Hemingway (concussion), linebacker James-Michael Johnson (back, knee), linebacker Joe Mays (knee) and cornerback Sean Smith (groin).
The Raiders list 10 players on the final injury report. Safety Larry Asante is among the four players listed as out for Sunday’s game.
Friday’s official NFL Injury Report as released by the Chiefs:
OAKLAND RAIDERS
OUT: S Larry Asante (shoulder, quadricep), TE Brian Leonhardt (concussion), WR Denarius Moore (knee, ankle), T Menelik Watson (foot, ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: CB Tarell Brown (foot, ankle), LB Sio Moore (hip), DT Pat Sims (shoulder)
PROBABLE: CB Chimdi Chekwa (shoulder), WR Andre Holmes (shoulder), CB Neiko Thorpe (hand)
Practice report
Did not participate in practice
Wednesday: CB Tarell Brown (foot, ankle), TE Brian Leonhardt (concussion), WR Denarius Moore (knee, ankle), T Menelik Watson (foot, ankle)
Thursday: S Larry Asante (shoulder, quadricep), CB Tarell Brown (foot, ankle), TE Brian Leonhardt (concussion), WR Denarius Moore (knee, ankle), DT Pat Sims (shoulder), T Menelik Watson (foot, ankle)
Friday: S Larry Asante (shoulder, quadricep), TE Brian Leonhardt (concussion), WR Denarius Moore (knee, ankle), LB Sio Moore (hip), T Menelik Watson (foot, ankle)
Limited participation
Wednesday: S Larry Asante (shoulder, quad), CB Chimdi Chekwa (shoulder), WR Andre Holmes (shoulder), DT Pat Sims (shoulder)
Thursday: CB Chimdi Chekwa (shoulder), WR Andre Holmes (shoulder), LB Sio Moore (hip)
Friday: CB Tarell Brown (foot, ankle), DT Pat Sims (shoulder)
Full participation
Wednesday: CB Neiko Thorpe (hand)
Thursday: CB Neiko Thorpe (hand)
Friday: CB Chimdi Chekwa (shoulder), WR Andre Holmes (shoulder), CB Neiko Thorpe (hand)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
OUT: DE Allen Bailey (concussion)
DOUBTFUL: CB Phillip Gaines (concussion)
QUESTIONABLE: LB Tamba Hali (knee)
PROBABLE: S Husain Abdullah (foot), WR Donnie Avery (groin), RB Jamaal Charles (knee, ankle), TE Anthony Fasano (knee), WR Junior Hemingway (concussion), LB James-Michael Johnson (back, knee), LB Joe Mays (knee), CB Chris Owens (knee), CB Sean Smith (groin)
Practice report
Did not participate in practice
Wednesday: DE Allen Bailey (concussion), RB Jamaal Charles (ankle, knee), TE Anthony Fasano (knee), LB Tamba Hali (knee)
Thursday: DE Allen Bailey (concussion), CB Phillip Gaines (concussion), LB Tamba Hali (knee)
Friday: DE Allen Bailey (concussion)
Limited participation
Wednesday: WR Donnie Avery (groin), CB Phillip Gaines (concussion), LB Joe Mays (groin)
Thursday: RB Jamaal Charles (knee, ankle), TE Anthony Fasano (knee), LB Joe Mays (knee)
Friday: TE Anthony Fasano (knee), CB Phillip Gaines (concussion), LB Tamba Hali (knee)
Full participation
Wednesday: S Husain Abdullah (foot), WR Junior Hemingway (concussion), LB James-Michael Johnson (back, knee), CB Chris Owens (knee), CB Sean Smith (groin)
Thursday: S Husain Abdullah (foot), WR Donnie Avery (groin), WR Junior Hemingway (concussion), LB James-Michael Johnson (back, knee), CB Christopher Owens (knee), CB Sean Smith (groin)
Friday: S Husain Abdullah (foot), WR Donnie Avery (groin), RB Jamaal Charles (knee, ankle), WR Junior Hemingway (concussion), LB James-Michael Johnson (back, knee), LB Joe Mays (knee), CB Chris Owens (knee), CB Sean Smith (groin)
