Brown caught five of eight targets for 45 yards in Saturday's 27-19 win over the Texans.

Brown (shoulder) has been activated from IR ahead of Saturday's game against the Texans.

Brown (shoulder), who officially remains on IR, practiced in full Thursday and does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Texans.

Brown (shoulder) is expected to be activated off injured reserve ahead of Saturday's contest against the Texans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

The Chiefs listed Brown (shoulder) as a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

The Chiefs are opening Brown's (shoulder) practice window Friday, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Brown (shoulder) is "getting close" to practicing and is "chomping at the bit" to return, Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride reports.

Brown (shoulder) is scheduled for a checkup with his surgeon during Week 15 and could receive clearance to resume practicing thereafter, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Chiefs hope Brown (shoulder) can return to practice in mid-December, Nate Taylor of the Athletic reports.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Brown (shoulder) is "on scheduled, or a little but ahead" in his recovery from September surgery, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.