AFC Notes: Broncos, Chiefs, Josh Gordon, Raiders

Broncos

• ESPN’s Rich Cimini writes the Broncos would be among the teams interested in Jets WR Denzel Mims if New York were to trade the 2020 second-round pick, but so far GM Joe Douglas has told people around the league he’s not interested in dealing him. 
• According to SI.com’s Howard Balzer, the Broncos worked out OL Harry Crider, OL Javon Patterson and OL Jake Eldrenkamp.
• Broncos HC Vic Fangio said third-round OL Quinn Meinerz did well coming off the bench in Week 3 and may appear at left guard in Week 4: “He did pretty good. Sometimes it’s good to break in cold turkey. He knows there’s a chance he might play (Sunday). Hopefully he won’t be overwhelmed.” (Mike Klis)

Chiefs

• Chiefs HC Andy Reid said he feels “great” after being hospitalized following Sunday’s game: “I guess I’ll start with my injury report. I’m feeling great, first of all. It’s good to be back. All is good.” (Sam McDowell)
• Regarding newly signed WR Josh Gordon, Reid believes he is a talented receiver and has “worked hard” to be reinstated: “Josh is a good player. We all know that. He’s worked hard on his situation.” (Nate Taylor)
• Reid praised Chiefs GM Brett Veach on his work to sign Gordon: “Brett (Veach) always keeps his eyes open for good players and Josh is a good player.” (Adam Teicher)
• Reid reiterated that Gordon was diligent in his eight months out of the NFL: “He’s had a great 8 months here of taking care of business.” (Taylor)
• As for Gordon’s availability for Week 4, Reid said that it will take some time before the receiver is active: “It’s gonna take a while. It’s probably not gonna be this week.” (Teicher)
• After one practice, Chiefs S Tyrann Mathieu compared Gordon to Hall of Fame WR Calvin Johnson: “He kind of reminds me of Calvin Johnson, just the way he’s built . . . From what I’ve seen, he’s a helluva football player.” (Teicher)
• Reid said they will monitor Chiefs LB Willie Gay (toe injury) in practice this week before determining his availability for Week 4.  (Taylor)

Raiders

• According to Howard Balzer, the Raiders tried out WRs Deon Cain, Josh Malone, and Javon Wims.
• Raiders RB Josh Jacobs (toe, ankle) was spotted running in Thursday’s practice. (Paul Gutierrez)