Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle suffered a separated right throwing shoulder in Sunday's 17-10 loss to New England.

Herm Edwards wouldn't speculate on how long the third-year passer would be out. Croyle missed most of the second half Sunday; veteran Damon Huard relieved Croyle.

Croyle's shoulder was heavily taped and iced, and his arm was in a sling Sunday afternoon. He didn't speak to reporters before leaving the locker room.

Croyle wouldn't answer questions from The Star when asked in a stadium walkway Sunday, saying only: "I've felt better."