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Chiefs elevate Justin Watson, Andrew Armstrong ahead of Chargers game

After wide receiver Rashee Rice was officially ruled out for Sunday's game, the Kansas City Chiefs wasted no time in adding depth to their wide receiver room.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 11:37 PM
Chiefs elevate Justin Watson, Andrew Armstrong ahead of Chargers game
Key Things to Know
  • The Chiefs elevated wide receivers Justin Watson and Andrew Armstrong from the practice squad.
  • The elevations address wide receiver injuries after Rashee Rice was ruled out and Tyquan Thornton placed on injured reserve.
  • Justin Watson previously recorded 64 catches and seven touchdowns over three seasons in Kansas City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Kansas City Chiefs have elevated wide receivers Justin Watson and Andrew Armstrong from their practice squad ahead of Sunday's divisional game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The roster moves follow injuries to the team's receiving corps, with Rashee Rice officially ruled out and Tyquan Thornton placed on injured reserve due to a dislocated ankle.

Watson previously played three seasons in Kansas City, totaling 64 receptions, 1,064 yards, and seven touchdowns over 50 games. Armstrong, an undrafted rookie out of Arkansas, could make his regular-season NFL debut on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

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