KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman on injured reserve Thursday due to an abdominal injury, meaning he will miss at least the next four games.
The Chiefs face the Chargers on Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Kansas City also could be without another top wide receiver, JuJu Smith-Schuster, against the Chargers. He's in the NFL's concussion protocol after absorbing a big hit over the weekend and has not practiced yet this week.
Hardman is tied for fourth on the Chiefs in catches (25) and tied for second in touchdowns (six), including two rushing scores.