AFC Notes: Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos

• According to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, Broncos OLB Bradley Chubb had a successful surgery and is expected to be fully recovered from ankle surgery in 6-8 weeks. 
• Pelissero says the doctors were afraid the surgery to remove a bone spur might have needed to be more invasive which would have extended Chubb’s rehab timeline. 
• New Broncos LB Micah Kiser, who signed off the Rams’ practice squad, receives a one-year deal that includes $600,000 fully guaranteed. (Ian Rapoport)
• The Broncos hosted OLB Shilique Calhoun and OLB Pita Taumoepenu for workouts on Tuesday. (Aaron Wilson)
• Broncos signed LB Micah Kiser off of the Rams’ practice squad. (NFLTR)
• Broncos promoted RB Damarea Crockett to their active roster.
• Broncos placed OLB Bradley Chubb on injured reserve. (NFLTR)
• Broncos signed LB Pita Taumoepenu to their practice squad.

Chargers

• Per the Athletic’s Daniel Popper, Chargers S Nasir Adderley says a dislocated finger that he’s been dealing with since college has deteriorated recently. He has had to wear a splint and it’s affected his ability to catch the ball. 

Chiefs

• Fansided’s Matt Verderame reports Chiefs LB Willie Gay is “progressing well” from his toe injury and has a chance to return from the injured reserve ahead of Week 4. 
• Chiefs HC Andy Reid said LB Anthony Hitchens underwent minor outpatient tissue surgery on Monday. (Nate Taylor)

Raiders

• Raiders HC Jon Gruden said QB Derek Carr (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice and is ready to go for Week 3. (Paul Gutierrez)
• The Raiders worked out OL Danny Isidora, OT Timon Parris, and OT LaAdrian Waddle on Tuesday. (Aaron Wilson)
• Raiders signed OT Jackson Barton off of the Giants’ practice squad. (NFLTR)
• Raiders released LB Marquel Lee. (NFLTR)