[KC Chiefs.com] Reserve tight end Brad Cottam won’t be able to play or practice for the Chiefs for at least the first six weeks of the regular season after he was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.

The Chiefs will have the option to activate Cottam after the six-week period.

While the move hurts the Chiefs from a depth standpoint, Cottam was already behind Leonard Pope and rookie Tony Moeaki in the line for playing time.

Cottam broke his neck during a late-season game against Cleveland last year and had surgery.