Not in uniform for the Chiefs today are: CB Rashad Barksdale, FB Boomer Grigsby, S Jon McGraw, LB Willie Kershaw, LB Johnny Baldwin, OT Herb Taylor and WR Eddie Kennison.

Rookie Dwaine Bowe is expected to start in place of the veteran Kennison.

Otherwise, McGraw could be the biggest loss. The special teams standout is a team captain.

Tyler Thigpen will be the third quarterback.