Mecole Hardman of the Kansas City Chiefs has been placed on injured reserve following a knee injury sustained during practice. While there are no indications that this injury will end his season, he will be sidelined at least until Week 18. Earlier in the season, Hardman was expected to play a significant role in the Chiefs' offense, especially with the team's revamped receiving corps and potential suspension of Rashee Rice.

• Mecole Hardman has been placed on IR due to a knee injury.
• The injury does not appear to be season-ending, but he will miss at least a few weeks.
• Hardman was expected to have a significant role in the Chiefs' offense early in the season.