Kansas City welcomes three back to practice

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Defensive back Morris Claiborne returned to the practice field with the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday after serving his four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. He wasn’t alone.

The Chiefs also welcomed back wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who has been sidelined since Week 1 with a collarbone injury, and running back Damien Williams, who has been nursing an ankle injury.

It’s unclear how much they’ll play when the Colts visit Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

Claiborne, a former sixth overall pick of the Dallas Cowboys, missed most of training camp before the Chiefs signed him to what amounted to a prove-it contract. He played part of the preseason, but he was barred from practice and games until earlier this week

“It’s going to be fun. I think he has a lot to bring to this team,” Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland said. “We’re all excited to get him out there with us.”

The Chiefs have been better against the pass this season under new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, but they still rank 20th in the league against the pass. Claiborne should provide veteran help right away and could push for a starting job as the season progresses.

He’s coming off the best two-year stretch of his career with the New York Jets.

“We’ll see how he does out here,” said Chiefs Coach Andy Reid, who was unwilling Wednesday to make any changes to his lineup. “We’ll get him back in and see how he rolls.”

Reid is also taking a wait-and-see approach on his offensive playmakers.

Hill was hurt in the opener in Jacksonville when his shoulder was driven into the ground on a play along the sideline. He wound up spending the night in the hospital, where his collarbone was stabilized without surgery.