Chiefs announce practice squad signings following roster cutdown day
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A day after the Kansas City Chiefs made cuts to set their initial 53-man roster, the organization announced several signing to their practice squad.
The Chiefs said 14 players were signed to their practice squad on Wednesday. That list was made up of several of the men cut on Tuesday and includes:
- Cole Christiansen, LB
- Mike Edwards, S
- C.J. Hanson, G
- Jimmy Holiday, WR
- Coziah Izzard, DT
- Kevin Knowles, CB
- Chris Oladokun, QB
- Hal Presley, WR
- Melvin Smith, CB
- Carson Steele, RB
- Robert Tonyan, TE
- Marlon Tuipulotu, DT
- Tre Watson, TE
Tackle Chu Godrick was signed to the practice squad as an international player.
According to a report from Chiefs Digest’s Matt Derrick, the Chiefs are bringing former Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire back on the practice squad. However, Edwards-Helaire’s signing was not made official prior to Wednesday’s roster deadline.
On Wednesday, the NFL announced the suspension of Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice, which will result in an additional opening for the Chiefs’ active roster.
Tackle Esa Pole and linebacker Cam Jones, both Tuesday cuts from the Chiefs, were claimed on waivers by the New York Jets.
Kansas City opens the season in nine days in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
