Hemingway (back), who was waived/injured last week, was released off injured reserve Tuesday, the Kansas City Star reports.

Hemingway seemed like a candidate to be placed on injured/reserve following his release by the team last week, but apparently the Chiefs feel he's a lost cause. As a result, he's now a free agent available to sign with other teams.

Hemingway (back) was actually waived/injured Tuesday, and has now been placed on injured reserve.

Hemingway's back injury kept him out of much of training camp, and he'll now spend the remainder of the season on injured reserve. His role with the team remains unclear, but it will likely be tough to earn a 53-man roster spot when healthy with the Chiefs' newfound wide receiver depth.

Hemingway (back) was released Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports.

There are no sure things behind Jeremy Maclin, but Albert Wilson (shoulder) and Chris Conley have emerged as the favorites to soak up snaps and targets. Hemingway, a seventh-round draft pick in 2012, has 25 receptions for 233 yards and two touchdowns in 31 career games.

Hemingway left Sunday's practice with a back injury, the Kansas City Star reports.

Once he returns to action, Hemingway -- who caught 12 passes for 108 yards in 14 games last season -- will jostle with Albert Wilson, Jason Avant, De'Anthony Thomas, Chris Conley and Frankie Hammond Jr. for wideout slotting behind the Chiefs' top option at the position, Jeremy Maclin.

Hemingway, an exclusive rights free agent, was tendered a one-year deal for the league minimum Friday, the Kansas City Star reports.

Hemingway finished the 2014 campaign with 12 receptions for 108 yards over 14 games, but also serves some on special teams. With the expected trade/release of Dwayne Bowe, he would then sit among the top three receivers. However, the Chiefs will likely add receivers in free agency and/or the draft, and Hemingway's role will likely continue mostly as a special teams player once again in 2015.

Hemingway didn't record a stat in the season finale against the Chargers.

Hemingway benefited from the injury to Donnie Avery in the middle of the season, but he dropped further down the depth chart with the emergence of rookie Albert Wilson. The second-year wideout out of Michigan collected 12 receptions for 108 yards over the course of the season, and now heads into the offseason as a free agent. He figures to be more of a depth receiver at his landing spot for the 2015 season.

Hemingway (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

With just 12 catches in 11 games this season, Hemingway is not on many fantasy rosters, but if you're absolutely desperate Sunday, he will be available.

Hemingway (concussion) is listed as probable for the Chiefs on Sunday.

Hemingway was a full participant in practice all week, indicating he has passed concussion test and should be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Hemingway (concussion) has not yet passed the concussion tests required to return to the field, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Hemingway has missed two straight contests due to the concussion he suffered against the Raiders. He will have to pass the league's concussion protocol before being allowed to return to practice and game action.

Hemingway (concussion) will not play Sunday against the Cardinals, Adam Teicher of ESPN reports.

Hemingway's concussion occurred against the Raiders two weeks ago, but he still hasn't been cleared to return. When the 25-year-old wideout does make it back, he will likely be buried on the depth chart behind Dwayne Bowe, Donnie Avery and Jason Avant.

Hemingway (concussion) will miss Sunday's game against the Broncos, Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star reports.

Hemingway suffered a concussion in last Thursday's game against the Raiders, and it appears he hasn't cleared the protocol to return. Donnie Avery could return for Sunday's contest, and would receive the majority of the snaps if healthy, with Frankie Hammond and Jason Avant also in the mix for snaps.

Hemingway (concussion) will not practice Wednesday, Adam Teicher of ESPN reports.

Hemingway suffered a concussion in Thursday's game against the Raiders. The Chiefs are already down A.J. Jenkins and likely Donnie Avery at wide receiver, meaning Jason Avant could have a big role in the offense if Hemingway can't go.

Hemingway left Thursday's game to be evaluated for a concusion.

Hemingway caught 1-of-2 targets for four yards in the first half, after recording zero targets in Sunday's win over the Seahawks. He plays enough snaps to matter to the Chiefs, but he only has 12 receptions for 108 yards this season.

Hemingway caught one pass on three targets Sunday against the Bills.

Hemingway was on the field for just 33 percent of the offensive snaps Sunday against the Bills, and that number figures to drop even more when Donnie Avery (groin) returns.

Hemingway failed to record any stats Sunday against the Rams.

Hemingway has been dealing with a hamstring issue and seems to have fallen out of favor anyway. Donnie Avery will be back soon, dropping him further on the depth chart.

Hemingway (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

He has just eight catches this season and will be operating at less than 100 percent, so we aren't overly excited about his fantasy prospects Sunday, even against a very porous Rams secondary that has several players battling injury concerns of their own.

Hemingway (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Hemingway strained his hamstring last Sunday against the Chargers and did not return. With Donnie Avery already ruled out, Hemingway could be in line for added snaps again this week. If he can't go, A.J. Jenkins and Frankie Hammond Jr. should be even more involved than they already were, with Albert Wilson also factoring in.

Hemingway (hamstring) returned to a limited practice Thursday, ESPN's Adam Teicher reports.

More on Hemingway's status Friday, but given that he is banged up, he's a low-percentage Week 8 dart in the event that he suits up Sunday against the Rams.

Hemingway (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, the team's official site reports.

Per the Chiefs' official site, Hemingway is doing better than expected at this stage, but for now, the wideout's strained hamstring clouds his Week 8 status.

Hemingway left Sunday's game against the Chargers with a hamstring injury and will not return, the Chiefs' official site reports.

Hemingway was targeted once but did not have any receptions before suffering the injury. Frankie Hammond should see more snaps with Hemingway out.