[Kansas City.com] Coach Dick Vermeil said Tuesday that the Chiefs are evaluating Gilbert Brown, a longtime nose tackle for the Packers, as a possible backup plan for Ryan Sims. Brown was scheduled to work out for the team Tuesday.

Sims has been out since the season opener because of a foot injury. Vermeil said Sims is making progress and will be fitted for a “walking-type cast.” But with Sims’ status for the year iffy, Brown is being considered as an option.

A massive tackle from the University of Kansas, Brown, 34, was last listed at 6 feet 2 and 340 pounds. He was released from the Packers in March 2004 after 103 starts and 292 tackles.

He’s been out of work since.