Kansas City, Mo. ? Kansas City signed a new defensive end and a new linebacker while taking stock of an increasingly injury-racked roster.

DE Jason Babin was added and will probably see action Sunday against New Orleans. Added to the practice squad was linebacker Kyle Shotwell.

DE Brian Johnston, a rookie who’d been playing in place of injured starters, was placed on injured reserve and is gone for the year.

The Chiefs (1-8) expect several others starters to be out for Sunday as well. Unable to practice Wednesday were cornerback Brandon Flowers, defensive end Tamba Hali, linebackers Derrick Johnson and Pat Thomas and right guard Adrian Jones.

Several others were not at full speed, including running back Jamaal Charles and safety Jarrad Page.