[Chiefs Blog] The Kansas City Star is reporting that the Chiefs have placed tight end Brad Cottam on the injured reserve list with a back injury.

After Sunday’s game, in which Cottam had five catches, he was examined and x-rays revealed a cracked cervical vertebra.

There is no spinal cord damage, and Cottam has no decreased function in his extremities.

Cottam, a third-round pick in last year’s draft, has 16 catches for 183 yards in 24 career games.