Chiefs Elevate Justin Watson and Andrew Armstrong Ahead of Chargers Game

Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, October 17, 2026 —

The Kansas City Chiefs elevated wide receivers Justin Watson and Andrew Armstrong ahead of their game against the Chargers, according to the information provided. The moves follow Rashee Rice being ruled out.

The summary does not specify when the game will be played or where it will take place. It also does not identify the reason Rice was ruled out, explain the procedure used to elevate Watson and Armstrong, or provide details about either player’s expected role.

“Elevated” is the roster-status description in the announcement; no further transaction details were supplied. The available information does not say whether Watson or Armstrong will start, how many snaps either might play, or whether the Chiefs made other roster moves. It also does not provide a statement from the team or the players.

Rice’s absence is the stated context for the two elevations, but the information does not establish that it was the sole reason for either move. No details were provided about Rice’s condition, the timing of the ruling, or whether he could return for a later game.

Watson and Armstrong are identified as wide receivers for Kansas City in the summary. Beyond their elevations ahead of the Chargers game, no statistics, season history, or other background information was included. The announcement therefore establishes the roster moves and Rice’s unavailability for the game, but leaves the specific circumstances and on-field plans unreported.

Story summarized from the original created by Victor Monterroza on www.ksn.com, see more information here.

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