The Kansas City Chiefs are on the bye week, but they are still subject to strict COVID-19 testing, screening and contact tracing.
According to the NFL’s official transaction report, the Chiefs placed WR Mecole Hardman on the reserve/COVID-19 list. It’s not yet clear at this time why Hardman has been placed on the list, but it’s important to remember that this doesn’t necessarily mean that he has tested positive for the virus.
Players can be placed on the list if they’re deemed to be in contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. If Hardman is considered a high-risk close contact, he’d be required to spend a minimum of five days on the reserve/COVID-19 list under the NFL’s enhanced protocols and regulations. If that is the case, Hardman won’t be at any risk of missing Week 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Hardman was the only Chiefs player to be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list today. He becomes the third player on the 53-man roster to spend time on the list after DT Chris Jones spent a day on the list last week.
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