Chiefs WR Josh Gordon tested positive, per the wire.

Related players: Mecole Hardman, Byron Pringle

Gordon caught two passes for 9 yards and a TD this past week but his status will be up in the air for a Thursday night game against the Chargers in Week 15. Reports say Gordon is vaccinated so he'll need two negative tests in 24 hours to get back on the field.

Former All-Pro WR Josh Gordon, who is being reinstated, is planning to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, sources tell ESPN. His agents, Eric Dounn and Matt Leist, confirmed Gordon is headed to Kansas City.

Related players: Mecole Hardman, Byron Pringle, Patrick Mahomes

This is a nice landing spot for Gordon who could easily climb to the team's WR2 role, however behind Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. Still, the team certainly has a need for a WR2 as Hardman has 11 catches for 107 yards and a TD over the first three weeks and Pringle has a 5-81-1 line over the same span. Gordon is worth grabbing on the waiver wire this week just for being a Chief and having Patrick Mahomes as his QB. Back in 2019 Gordon appeared in 11 games, playing for both the Patriots and Seahawks. Gordon only caught seven passes from Russell Wilson while playing limited snaps, but averaged a robust 19.9 yards per reception. Of course, Gordon's history makes him a risk.

Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman was limited in practice Wednesday according to Adam Teicher of ESPN.

Related Players: Byron Pringle, Demarcus Robinson

The last thing Hardman needs is an injury to allow Pringle and Robinson the opportunity to get more practice reps and potential game reps. Friday's injury report will be important.

According to The Athletic, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle continues to hold the lead for the number three receiver role for the 2021 season.

Pringle has been impressing throughout camp and appears to have passed Demarcus Robinson on the depth chart. Pringle showed flashes last season but did not receive enough playing time to produce on a consistent basis. That figures to change this year as the former UDFA is projected to see starters snaps in one of the most potent offenses in the entire NFL. Pringle is a potential lottery ticket, making him a solid late-round target in all redraft formats. He is currently our 84th ranked wide receiver.

The team announced that wide receiver Byron Pringle has been placed on injured reserve. Pringle injured his ankle in last Sunday’s win over the Raiders.

Related players: Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, Demarcus Robinson, Mecole Hardman.

Pringle had nine catches for 108 yards while appearing in all 10 games. He also returned seven kickoffs for 247 yards, including a 102-yard return for a touchdown in Week 7. It looked like he passed Hardman on the depth chart against the Raiders Sunday night. With Watkins still hurt, Robinson looks to run as the WR2 and Hardman could move up to the WR3 role.

Chiefs WR snaps with Sammy Watkins (hamstring) inactive and Mecole Hardman (COVID list) activated:

Tyreek Hill 72
Demarcus Robinson 63
Byron Pringle 46
Mecole Hardman 17
Gehrig Dieter 3

With Watkins out, it was Pringle who took over as the team's WR3. But Pringle had just four targets, catching three for 17 yards. Pringle was also returning kicks but suffered and ankle injury and didn't return. Robinson had a line of 6-44-0 as the Chiefs rallied to win and were forced to throw 46 times. But outside of Hill and Travis Kelce who combined for 19 catches, 229 yards and two TDs, there's not a lot of chances, especially when Watkins is able to return.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters that WR Sammy Watkins will miss Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

Related Players: Demarcus Robinson, Mecole Hardman, Byron Pringle

Watkins will miss his third consecutive game.