AFC West

Chiefs place linebacker Hitchens on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Chiefs could be without another starting linebacker for the short term — and not because of an injury. Anthony Hitchens was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, according to Tuesday’s NFL Transactions report. A player’s appearance on the list doesn’t necessarily indicate a positive test. The player might instead be considered a “high-risk contact” after being exposed to someone who has tested positive. It is unclear at this point which scenario applies to Hitchens, but he will need to clear NFL-mandated health protocols before being allowed to return. The Chiefs would find themselves in a …