AFC Notes: Broncos, Chiefs, Patriots, Titans

Broncos

• Broncos HC Vance Joseph said G Ronald Leary, who was officially placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, will not require back surgery and needs to rest: “Ron Leary needs rest and rehab right now. Just smart for both parties involved.” (ProFootballTalk)

Chiefs

• The Chiefs hosted OT Dillon Gordon and G Blake Muir for visits on Tuesday. (Howard Balzer)
• Kansas City elected to sign Gordon to their practice squad on Tuesday. (NFLTR)

Patriots

• Regarding recently acquired WR Kenny Britt, Mike Reiss of ESPN views him as a similar receiver to WR Michael Floyd, who was with the Patriots in 2016.
• Reiss mentions that Britt adds considerable size to the Patriots’ receiving core, as he’s taller than Brandin Cooks, Kevin Hogan, and Danny Amendola.
• Reiss writes that Britt’s addition decreases the likelihood that WR Malcolm Mitchell will return off the team’s injured reserve.
• As for WR Phillip Dorsett‘s spot on the active roster, Reiss believes that he could be at risk of being cut.

Titans

• Paul Kuharsky reports that Titans QB Marcus Mariota‘s hamstring injury remains a problem and is complicated by lingering issues with his surgically repaired leg/ankle from 2016.
• According to Kuharsky, it’s possible Mariota may need to undergo a clean-up procedure after the season.