Saturday NFL transactions: Chargers put Derwin James on IR, Chiefs lose L’Jarius Sneed and Broncos promote Taylor Rapp as RJ Harvey goes on IR

The Chargers placed safety Derwin James Jr. on injured reserve on Saturday, October 31, after a setback with his hamstring. He has not played since September 27, and the earliest he can return is November 29. Cornerback Isas Waxter was signed to the 53-man roster.

Kansas City placed L’Jarius Sneed on injured reserve on the eve of its game in Denver and downgraded rookie first-round pick Mansoor Delane to out with a shoulder injury. The Chiefs signed cornerback Melvin Smith to the active roster.

Denver put running back RJ Harvey on injured reserve with a knee injury and promoted safety Taylor Rapp from the practice squad. Harvey, the top receiving back, has 304 scrimmage yards and can return as early as Week 13. Rapp has played nearly 70 percent of the defensive snaps lately.

The Jets placed defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat on injured reserve with a knee injury, ruling him out for at least four games. The Raiders activated receiver Jack Bech, back from a fractured forearm, and moved defensive end Patrick Johnson to injured reserve.

Seven clubs signed practice squad players to their 53-man rosters, and three players came off injured reserve, including Dallas safety P.J. Locke III and Baltimore cornerback T.J. Tampa Jr. The trade deadline is Tuesday, November 10, at 4 p.m. ET.