NFL Player News
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Jaylen Reed SAF | HOU
Texans' Jaylen Reed: Placed on IR, designated to return
Reed (ankle) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday.
Reed has been recovering well from the sprained knee he suffered in early August, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, but he will now be forced to miss at least four games to open the 2025 campaign. The rookie was competing for a depth role at strong safety behind starter Calen Bullock, and Russ Yeast sticks out as the most likely candidate to handle the No. 2 role for the time being.
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Michael Wiley RB | KC
Michael Wiley: Cut loose by Kansas City
Wiley was waived by the Chiefs on Tuesday.
Wiley signed with Kansas City on Aug. 12 after being let go by the Commanders in late July. The running back played in one preseason game with the Chiefs, recording one carry for three yards and an 18-yard kick return. Wiley will now be looking for another suitor ahead of the 2025 campaign.
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Tre Watson TE | KC
Tre Watson: Dropped by Kansas City
Watson was waived by the Chiefs on Tuesday.
Watson signed with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent in April, ultimately recording just one catch for four yards in one preseason contest with the team. The tight end will likely clear waivers and then look for another opportunity elsewhere.
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Geor'quarius Spivey TE | KC
Geor'quarius Spivey: Cut loose by Kansas City
Spivey was waived by the Chiefs on Tuesday.
Spivey signed with Kansas City for the second straight year prior to training camp, and for the second year in a row, he failed to make the initial 53-man roster. The tight end did not produce any stats during the preseason, and he may be looking for another opportunity elsewhere.
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Key'Shawn Smith WR | KC
Key'Shawn Smith: Let go by Kansas City
Smith was waived by the Chiefs on Tuesday.
Smith signed with Kansas City on Aug. 1 after being let by go by the Raiders in late July, reeling in one catch for eight yards, while also adding two kickoff returns for 62 yards over three preseason games. The wide receiver will likely clear waivers, and it's possible he joins the Chiefs' practice squad ahead of the 2025 season.
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Chris Oladokun QB | KC
Chris Oladokun: Dropped by Kansas City
Oladokun was waived by the Chiefs on Tuesday.
Oladokun signed a reserve/future contract with Kansas City in February after spending the majority of the 2024 campaign on the team's practice squad. The quarterback completed 11 of 23 passes for 120 yards and turned two carries into 36 rushing yards over three preseason contests with the team. If Oladokun clears waivers, he'll likely stick around as a member of the Chiefs' practice squad in 2025.
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Jimmy Holiday WR | KC
Jimmy Holiday: Cut loose by Kansas City
Holiday was waived by the Chiefs on Tuesday.
Holiday signed with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent in May, securing three receptions for 60 yards, while also adding 56 yards on two kickoff returns in three preseason contests with the team. The wide receiver will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, there's a chance he'd stick around with the Chiefs' practice squad.
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Mac Dalena WR | KC
Mac Dalena: Dropped by Kansas City
Dalena was waived by the Chiefs on Tuesday.
Dalena signed with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent in May, reeling in two catches for nine yards over two preseason contests. The wide receiver will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he has a chance to hang around as a member of the Chiefs' practice squad.
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Elijhah Badger WR | KC
Elijhah Badger: Let go by Chiefs
Badger was waived by the Chiefs on Tuesday.
Badger signed with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent in April, recording three catches for 21 yards over two games during the preseason. The wide receiver will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, there's a chance he sticks around as a member of the Chiefs' practice squad.
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JJ Russell ILB | ARI
Cardinals' J.J. Russell: Placed on IR
Russell was placed on injured reserve by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.
Russell suffered a concussion at practice in late July, ultimately remaining sidelined throughout the entirety of the preseason. The linebacker is now set to miss the entirety of the 2025 campaign while on IR, unless he's able to reach an injury settlement with the team.