Townsend (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Townsend tested positive for the illness, but based on the league's new guidelines to test out of protocols, he could still return for Sunday's game against the Steelers if he is vaccinated. If Townsend is ruled out for Week 16, Kansas City will be without both their starting punter and kicker.