Chiefs place Hardman on IR

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman on injured reserve due to an abdominal injury, the team announced Thursday.

Hardman will miss at least four games after landing on the reserve list. He didn't participate in Wednesday's practice before being placed on IR.

The former second-round pick missed Kansas City's Week 10 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars due to the injury. Fellow Chiefs wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster entered the concussion protocol following a hard hit in that contest.

Kadarius Toney, whom the Chiefs acquired before the trade deadline, could continue to see an expanded role with Hardman out. Toney recorded four receptions for 57 yards and one touchdown against the Jaguars.

Hardman, 24, ranks fourth on the team with 297 receiving yards. He has six touchdowns this season, including two on the ground.