Chiefs' Kareem Hunt Not Elevated for Falcons Game

Despite signing him to the practice squad, Kansas City will rely on Carson Steele and Samaje Perine at running back.

Kareem Hunt, recently re-signed by the Chiefs, will not be activated for the game against the Falcons.
Isiah Pacheco is out for six to eight weeks with a fractured fibula, prompting the Chiefs to sign Hunt for depth.
Rookie Carson Steele and veteran Samaje Perine will take on expanded roles in the backfield.
Steele will make his first professional start against a Falcons defense that has struggled against the run.
Head coach Andy Reid indicated Hunt could be added to the active roster in Week 4 against the Chargers.