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The Kansas City Chiefs quickly followed up a successful 2025 NFL Draft by scouring the undrafted free agency market, signing a slew of players who they hope can turn into contributors down the line, whether on the 53-man roster or the practice squad.<\/p>\n
They clearly have one of the league’s best rosters, which naturally makes it more difficult for anyone to crack the main group. It’s easier to make a roster when the team is bad, and the Chiefs do not have that problem.<\/p>\n
Even still, they’ve offered a rookie minicamp tryout to a local star who fans will be clamoring for all summer.<\/p>\n Excited for the opportunity \ud83e\udd1e\ud83c\udffc https:\/\/t.co\/a5h49IMSZu<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/JaredCasey7\/status\/1916641992630587748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n As confirmed by his personal X account, the Chiefs have extended a rookie minicamp invitation to Kansas Jayhawks fullback\/tight end hybrid Jared Casey. He’s been one of the most beloved people in Lawrence, KS for quite some time, serving as a four-year contributor for the Jayhawks with plenty of memorable moments.<\/p>\n Casey became locally famous when he caught the game-winning two-point conversion in an overtime victory over the Texas Longhorns. Despite mostly serving as a blocker, Casey became the state’s most beloved receiver the second that incredible moment happened.<\/p>\n Every KU fan remembers where they were when Jared Casey made the game winning touchdown catch against Texas \u26a1\ufe0f https:\/\/twitter.com\/gorockchalk\/status\/1676585127156105217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1676585127156105217%7Ctwgr%5Ec1569e10e2ce5ae93e6bd89850b1b122ee0b7dee%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fkckingdom.com%2Fchiefs-give-local-hero-tryout-right-after-nfl-draft-01jsycxe1jng<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n After over a decade of misery, Casey helped deliver local fans one of their best football memories in years. He only caught 47 passes for 635 yards and 10 TDs during his four-year Kansas career, indicating there’s next-to-no chance of him making the final roster. Even still, it’s a neat opportunity for someone who Chiefs Kingdom can rally around.<\/p>\n At six-feet and 254 pounds, Casey could theoretically serve as a fullback or blocking tight end. Considering how loaded Kansas City’s running back room is though, it’s highly unlikely he catches on in the end.<\/p>\n Casey is someone who pops up on radio and TV commercials and may continue to do so. He’ll always have a job in Lawrence, yet this may be his final chance to continue playing the game he loves. Here’s hoping he makes an unexpected case that the Chiefs can’t refuse.<\/p>\n The Kansas City Chiefs quickly followed up a successful 2025 NFL Draft by scouring the undrafted free agency market, signing a slew of players who they hope can<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":57141,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-57140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Chiefs Give Rookie Minicamp Invite to Kansas FB\/TE Jared Casey<\/h2>\n
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