Kansas City Chiefs
Dexter McCluster - #22 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 8"/ 170 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/25/1988 |
| Birthplace | Largo, FL |
| College | Mississippi |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 2nd round, 4th pick by Chiefs |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | 452 | 1 |
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PLAYER NEWS
McCluster has left Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos to be evaluated for a head and neck injury. The Chiefs said his return was questionable.|||||||
It was unclear when McCluster was hurt, but the injury was announced at the beginning of the second half. McCluster had been active over the first 30 minutes, running twice for 23 yards and catching a game-high four passes for 21 yards.
McCluster has left Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints after being injured in the third quarter.|||||||
McCluster hurt his shoulder, which had been bothering him during the week, leaving his status as questionable coming into the game. His injury occurred when fell after making a short catch, letting the ball go moments before he would have been touched down by cornerback Jabari Greer. Officials initially ruled McCluster down, but the call was changed on replay review to a fumble recovered by New Orleans.
McCluster rushed 12 times for 61 yards and a score as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Broncos 7-3 on Sunday.|||||||
McCluster added three receptions for 25 yards. He gained a career-high 516 yards on the ground with a 4.5 average.
McCluster had five receptions for 89 yards and three rushes for 15 in Saturday's 16-13 OT loss to Oakland.|||||||
McCluster put up some unimportant numbers in a losing cause.
McCluster carried nine times for 45 yards on Sunday in a 20-17 loss at San Diego.|||||||
McCluster also added a team-high five catches for 17 yards.
