KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid is defending right tackle Eric Fisher, who has been dealing with a high ankle sprain and was unable to play in their season opener at Houston.

Fisher practiced last week but was not on the field with the starters Sunday. Several reports citing unidentified sources said the Chiefs were upset with Fisher for telling them late in the week that he was not ready to deal with J.J. Watt and the rest of the Texans.

Reid denied those reports Monday, saying the former No. 1 overall draft pick never approached any coaches about not wanting to play.