[Chiefs Blog] Matt Cassel missed today’s practice because of illness, the Chiefs said today.

In keeping with team policy on injuries, coach Todd Haley provided little information on Cassel’s availability for Sunday’s game against the Chargers in San Diego.

”This time of year, nobody feels 100 percent,” Haley said. ”That’s why it’s so important to continue to have everybody ready at all times.”

Brodie Croyle took the first-team snaps at practice. Tyler Palko, newly promoted off the practice squad, was the backup.