AFC West Notes: Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos

Broncos CB Chris Harris was the subject of numerous trade rumors leading up to the deadline on Tuesday. However, it wasnโ€™t because Harris was trying to force his way out despite some tense moments this offseason while pushing for a new contract. Harris will be a free agent at the end of this season but says heโ€™s content to be in Denver for now. 

โ€œIโ€™m definitely happy,โ€ Harris said via Mike Klis of KUSA. โ€œNow, I can just play and get this behind me and focus on finishing strong the rest of the year. Try and get some wins.โ€

  • Broncos GM John Elway said Denver took calls on Harris but didnโ€™t get what they were looking for in terms of compensation. (James Palmer)
  • Broncos HC Vic Fangio said he would be happy if Denver could agree to a new deal with Harris following the season: โ€œHeโ€™s a versatile player, heโ€™s smart, he can cover โ€” heโ€™s what you want in a DB.โ€ (Nicki Jhabvala)
  • Elway added second-round rookie QB Drew Lock is not yet ready โ€œphysicallyโ€ after being placed on injured reserve earlier this season. (Jhabvala)
  • Elway said the target for Lockโ€™s return is Week 11 before Denverโ€™s game against the Vikings.
  • Fangio told reporters Broncos OT Jaโ€™Wuan James had a โ€œ50-50โ€ chance to play this week, while TE Jeff Heuerman had less than that. (Ryan Oโ€™Halloran)

Chargers

  • Per the Athleticโ€™s Daniel Popper, Chargers HC Anthony Lynn said he fired OC Ken Whisenhunt because the offense wasnโ€™t working: โ€œThere was no flow. There was no rhythm.โ€
  • Lynn added it was a hard decision to make: โ€œThat was not an easy decision. But I feel like that was a change that definitely needed to be made.โ€ (Mike DiGiovanna)
  • Lynn mentioned Chargers S Derwin James wouldnโ€™t start practicing this week and it might be โ€œsome timeโ€ before heโ€™s ready to return from injured reserve with his foot injury. (Popper)

Chiefs

  • Sports Illustratedโ€™s Albert Breer writes that despite reports to the contrary, the Chiefs werenโ€™t interested in Jets RB Leโ€™Veon Bell at the deadline. 
  • However, the Athleticโ€™s Connor Hughes writes the Chiefs briefly considered meeting New Yorkโ€™s asking price of a first-round pick for Bell, but their overall lack of picks and Bellโ€™s 2020 contract figure made it a bad fit. 

Raiders

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