{"id":92433,"date":"2025-08-23T08:41:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T08:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=92433"},"modified":"2025-08-23T08:41:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T08:41:13","slug":"hes-already-in-kansas-city-chiefs-add-63-monster-just-before-final-pre-season-game-breaking-gridiron-heroics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=92433","title":{"rendered":"“He’s Already In Kansas City” Chiefs Add 6’3″ Monster Just Before Final Pre-Season Game (Breaking) – Gridiron Heroics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Kansas City Chiefs have made a big time addition just hours prior to their final pre-season game.\u00a0 A 6\u20193\u2033 232 lb monster will get the opportunity to show what he is made of.<\/p>\n

Below are the full details.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s Already In Kansas City\u201d Chief Add 6\u20193\u2033 Monster Just Before Final Pre-Season Game (Breaking)<\/h3>\n
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Aug 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid (red hat) looks on prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prior to Kansas City\u2019s final preseason game \u2013 the first home game of the season \u2013 Xander Mueller has his shot:<\/p>\n

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Mueller was signed earlier this week among a series of roster moves intended to respond to the latest injury reports and to adjust for the coming preseason game.<\/p>\n

In doing so, the Chiefs\u00a0placed defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve, signed defensive end Owen Carney, and released running back Elijah Young.<\/p>\n

Mueller, a former captain for Northwestern\u2019s defense, profiles as a highly experienced linebacker with\u00a0solid agility. The 6\u20193, 232 lb. linebacker earned rave reviews from his coaches as a team-first leader and had a solid pro day with a 4.60-second time in the 40-yard dash.<\/p>\n

A five-year performer for the Wildcats, Mueller was a three-year starter who averaged 85 tackles, 9 TFL, 3 sacks, and 2 interceptions per season from 2022-24.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Per Northwestern\u2019s notes, he became the first Wildcat since at least 2000, and just the third player in the Big Ten in the same period, to post 100 tackles with 5 sacks and 3 picks in the same year.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Oct 22, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins running back Colby McDonald (23) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Xander Mueller (34) during the first half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Most important for his chances to make it in the National Football League, Mueller has impressive special teams experience and has served as Northwestern\u2019s long snapper as well. If there\u2019s any chance for Mueller to slip onto a roster this season\u2014whether now or down the road\u2014showing S\/T acumen will be an essential part of what he offers.<\/p>\n

As a 2024 grad student, Mueller battled through injuries but still earned All\u2013Big Ten honorable mention. While draft projections pegged him as a late-round choice, Mueller wasn\u2019t selected and has struggled to find a home on NFL rosters after tryouts with the Green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders.<\/p>\n

Given the late timing of Mueller\u2019s signing, Chiefs fans shouldn\u2019t expect him to stick around for longer than a week or so, but the opportunity is there at least. But with Jack Cochrane on the mend (knee) and recent injury concerns for Jeffrey Bassa and Drue Tranquill, it makes sense to bring in Mueller to help the team get through another exhibition.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Nov 23, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Colston Loveland (18) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Xander Mueller (34) in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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