Chiefs Place Jamaal Charles On Injured Reserve

By ESPN

The Chiefs on Tuesday placed running back Jamaal Charles on injured reserve, a league source told ESPN's Field Yates.

Charles began having soreness in his surgically repaired right knee two weeks ago, leading up to the Chiefs' Week 7 game against the Saints.

He went to see noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews on Monday, according to coach Andy Reid.

A source told ESPN that Charles will have what is described as a "hopefully pretty minor procedure done [on the knee] tomorrow." A source said Andrews wants to take a look at the knee with a scope to determine the necessary procedure and will communicate with the Chiefs' medical staff after he is finished.

NFL Network first reported news of the procedure.

The move to IR means Charles will miss at least eight weeks.

Charles, who turns 30 in December, could conceivably return for the final two games of the season and the playoffs, if the Chiefs reach the postseason. But given the continued setbacks he has had since tearing his ACL last October, a return seems unlikely.

Charles was unable to return for practice at the start of training camp, as the Chiefs thought he would. Once he did return, Charles did little at practice for several weeks. His first game action of the season came in Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he never regained his role as the full-time featured back.Redskins' Wililams Suspended Four Games

Redskins' Williams Suspended Four Games

Redskins left tackle Trent Williams was suspended four games Tuesday for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

The suspension, which is without pay, begins immediately. He will be eligible to return to the Redskins' roster on Dec. 5, after Washington's game Dec. 4 against the Arizona Cardinals.

He is permitted to take part in team meetings and work out at the team's facility during his suspension.

He will forfeit $1,650,735.29 in base salary and per-game bonuses during his suspension. Williams is in the second year of a five-year, $66 million extension he signed with the Redskins in 2015.

"The Redskins are counting on Trent to help our team when he returns from suspension," the team said in a statement. "Our focus will now turn to the Minnesota Vikings after our bye this upcoming weekend. Any questions related to this matter should be directed to the NFL or NFLPA."

This marks Williams' second four-game suspension -- he tested positive multiple times for marijuana during the 2011 season.

Williams, 28, has been selected to four Pro Bowls in his career. The Redskins drafted him fourth overall in the 2010 draft.

The Redskins have played only three games without Williams since 2012. Williams' athleticism and quick feet enable them to run different plays when he's in the game.

Williams will miss Washington's games against the Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys and Cardinals.

Thursday, November 3 Schedule (Time Central)

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday, November 6 Schedule (All Times Central)

Pittsburgh at Baltimore, noon

dallas at Cleveland, noon

Jacksonvilel at Kansa scity, noon

New York Jets at Miami, noon

Philadelphia at New York Giants, noon

Detriot at Minnesota, noon

Carolina at Los Angeles, 3:05 p.m.

New Orleans at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

Tennessee at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

Indianapolis at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m.

Denver at Oakland, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, November 7 Schedule (Time Central)

Buffalo at Seattle, 7:30 p.m.