{"id":86580,"date":"2025-08-07T06:43:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=86580"},"modified":"2025-08-07T06:44:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:44:22","slug":"ex-chiefs-de-fan-favorite-released-by-falcons-sends-emotional-plea-to-rejoin-kansas-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=86580","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Chiefs DE Fan Favorite Released by Falcons, Sends Emotional Plea to Rejoin Kansas City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-fra5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/528218705_122188411082558692_7846952603731336419_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=106&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=LPbfR6L_NtcQ7kNvwH_xU_e&amp;_nc_oc=Adln1f7sOSZXE3ne9SVcFpm73sj5QWwBGkS_Ju0MwaygkggbODJT9axPvqI536Ts9gk&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-fra5-2.xx&amp;_nc_gid=VxrPVCXFf1fMIiEG59AFuA&amp;oh=00_AfU27HUUIRPt01DVI8WHO-4txpbllCFvdXYA6aI0ctfQlQ&amp;oe=689A009D\" alt=\"May be an image of \u200e2 people, people playing football and \u200etext that says '\u200eBREAKING NEWS! &quot; &quot;IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT FOOTBALL, IT'S ABOUT THE PEOPLE- THE COACHES, THE TEAMMATES, THE FANS WHO MADE KANSAS CITY FEEL LIKE FAMILY. NO MATTER WHERE PLAYED, MISSED THAT SPIRIT. WANT to COME BACK to THE CHIEFS, BECAUSE THIS TEM AND THESE PEOPLE ARE HOME TO ME. \u05d8\u05d9\u200e'\u200e\u200e\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Roster moves in August rarely tug at the heartstrings, but news from Atlanta today sent a jolt through Chiefs Kingdom. A fan favorite from Kansas City\u2019s Super Bowl run has suddenly become a free agent.<\/p>\n<p>Those who remember the 2019 championship roster recall a certain defensive end who worked his way up from practice squads to be part of football\u2019s ultimate celebration. His journey was marked by resilience and humility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just about football, it\u2019s about the people \u2013 the coaches, the teammates, the fans who made Kansas City feel like family. No matter where I played, I missed that spirit. I want to come back to the Chiefs, because this team and these people are home to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Demone Harris appeared in seven games for the Chiefs, making key tackles and filling gaps during critical moments. He became a trusted depth piece, valued not for stats, but for his drive and work ethic.<\/p>\n<p>His biggest impact came in the 2019 season, helping the team navigate adversity en route to a Super Bowl title. Coaches and teammates alike praised his attitude and willingness to put the team first.<\/p>\n<p>After stints in Houston and Atlanta, Harris\u2019s gratitude for Kansas City never faded. Today\u2019s heartfelt plea is more than a request\u2014it\u2019s a reminder of the bonds that define true team culture.<\/p>\n<p>With the Chiefs eyeing another postseason run, fans are left to wonder if there might be room once again for a warrior who already knows what it means to wear red and gold with pride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roster moves in August rarely tug at the heartstrings, but news from Atlanta today sent a jolt through Chiefs Kingdom. 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