Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (quadricep) returned to the practice field on Thursday on a limited basis, according to the official NFL Injury Report.
Expect the Chiefs to take it easy with Charles, who did not practice on Wednesday.
Various Chiefs media members observed Charles participating in warmups and drills during Thursday afternoon’s practice session open to the media.
And barring a setback, none saw a reason to be alarmed over his availability for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys:
#Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles participated in early practice drills and his quad didn’t appear to be an issue.
— Randy Covitz (@randycovitz) September 12, 2013
Jamaal Charles did everything rest of running backs were doing in part of practice we saw. More than yesterday. #Chiefs — Dave Skretta (@APdaveskretta) September 12, 2013
Jamaal Charles was out at practice. Dressed and look better today in warmups. — Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) September 12, 2013
Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (quad) looked fine in drills during afternoon session open to the media.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) September 12, 2013
Meanwhile, rookie tight end Travis Kelce (knee) is listed as not practicing after putting in a limited practice on Wednesday.
Defensive back Dunta Robinson missed a second straight day of practice for personal reasons.
The Chiefs list safety Husain Abdullah (foot), right guard Jon Asamoah (calf), linebacker Nico Johnson (ankle), linebacker Dezman Moses (toe) and offensive tackle Donald Stephenson (shoulder) as full participants for a second straight day.
Thurday’s official NFL Injury Report, as released by the league:
Kansas City Chiefs
Practice Report
Did not participate in practice
Wednesday: RB Jamaal Charles (quadricep), CB Dunta Robinson (not injury related)
Thursday: TE Travis Kelce (knee), CB Dunta Robinson (not injury related)
Limited participation
Wednesday: TE Travis Kelce (knee)
Thursday: RB Jamaal Charles (quadricep)
Full participation
Wednesday: S Husain Abdullah (foot), G Jon Asamoah (calf), LB Nico Johnson (ankle), LB Dezman Moses (toe), T Donald Stephenson (shoulder)
Thursday: S Husain Abdullah (foot), G Jon Asamoah (calf), LB Nico Johnson (ankle), LB Dezman Moses (toe), T Donald Stephenson (shoulder)
Dallas Cowboys
Did not participate in practice
Wednesday: LB Ernie Sims (groin)
Thursday: LB Ernie Sims (groin), DE Anthony Spencer (knee)
Limited participation
Wednesday: CB Morris Claiborne (shoulder), DE Anthony Spencer (knee)
Thursday: CB Morris Claiborne (shoulder)
Full participation
Wednesday: WR Dez Bryant (foot), RB Lance Dunbar (foot), S Danny McCray (hamstring), QB Tony Romo (ribs)
Thursday: WR Dez Bryant (foot), RB Lance Dunbar (foot), S Danny McCray (hamstring), QB Tony Romo (ribs)