Reinforcements for the Chiefs' pass rush are on the way, as outside linebacker Tamba Hali was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday, a source told The Star.
Hali, 33, stands to help a pass rush that ranks 14th in the league in sacks. The Chiefs' outside linebackers are banged up, with Dee Ford missing the last two practices with a back injury and Justin Houston limited with a knee injury.
It's unclear when Hali will play, however, though he has returned to practice. The Chiefs face the Dallas Cowboys at 3:25 p.m. Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
Hali missed the entirety of training camp due to sore knees but has continued to work out this season, though Thursday was his first practice. He currently has 89 { career sacks, the second-most in team history behind Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas.
A year ago, Hali had 34 tackles and 3 { sacks, but he finished third on the team with nine QB hurries.