Sept. 13, 2015; Houston; Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) makes a catch as Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) defends at NRG Stadium. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs released an injury report Monday night ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos.
Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (back), safety Husain Abdullah (quad), outside linebacker Tamba Hali and rookie inside linebacker D.J. Alexander (hamstring) are listed as limited participants.
Maclin played on 57 of the Chiefs’ 70 offensive snaps (81 percent) in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, totaling five catches for 52 yards on seven targets.
The Chiefs list guard Jeff Allen (knee), wide receiver Jason Avant (hip), tackle Eric Fisher (ankle), tight end Demetrius Harris (foot), tight end Travis Kelce (hip), linebacker Josh Mauga (Achilles), defensive tackle Dontari Poe (back), wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas (calf), running back Charcandrick West (Achilles) and wide receiver Albert Wilson (shouder) as full participants.
Of note, the Chiefs do not list left tackle Donald Stephenson on the initial report.
Stephenson suffered a finger injury in Sunday’s win over the Houston Texans, but coach Andy Reid told reporters after the game the injury was not serious.
The Chiefs will hold a full practice Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Broncos list 10 players on the report. Quarterback Peyton Manning is listed with a back injury, but designated as a full participant.
Monday’s official NFL Injury Report as released by the Chiefs:
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Practice report
Limited participation: S Husain Abdullah (quad), LB D.J. Alexander (hamstring), LB Tamba Hali (neck), WR Jeremy Maclin (back)
Full participation: G Jeff Allen (knee), WR Jason Avant (hip), T Eric Fisher (ankle), TE Demetrius Harris (foot), TE Travis Kelce (hip), LB Josh Mauga (Achilles), DT Dontari Poe (back), WR De’Anthony Thomas (calf), RB Charcandrick West (Achilles), WR Albert Wilson (shouder).
HOUSTON TEXANS
Did not participate in practice: RB C.J. Anderson (ankle/toe), DE Kenny Anunike (knee), S Omar Bolden (foot), S Darian Stewart (groin)
Limited participation: DE Malik Jackson (head)
Full participation: S David Burton Jr. (hip), QB Peyton Manning (back), OLB Brandon Marshall (foot), OLB Lerentee McCray (groin), WR Demaryius Thomas (hand)
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Herbie Teope is the lead Chiefs beat writer for ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka Capital-Journal. Use the contact page to reach him or find him on Twitter: @HerbieTeope.
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