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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Chiefs' Michael Wiley: Signs with Kansas City
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The Chiefs signed Wiley on Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Wiley gives Kansas City another body in the backfield for the remainder of camp and the preseason, but he's not expected to compete for a 53-man roster spot, with Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, Elijah Mitchell and rookie Brashard Smith seemingly solidified as the Chiefs' running backs.
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Michael Wiley: Cut by Washington
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The Commanders waived Wiley with a non-football injury designation Tuesday.
Wiley signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent out of Arizona last year but spent the 2024 campaign on the practice squad in Washington. He'll revert to the reserve/non-football injury list if he clears waivers.
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Commanders' Michael Wiley: Gets future deal with Washington
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The Commanders signed Wiley to a reserve/future contract Thursday.
Wiley spent time on Washington's practice squad during the 2024 campaign, though the undrafted rookie didn't ultimately suit up for a single regular-season or playoff game with the team. Now, Wiley will get a chance to continue his development with the Commanders for a second consecutive offseason.
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Michael Wiley: Joins Washington's taxi squad
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Wiley signed with the Commanders' practice squad Wednesday.
Wiley signed with Washington in April as an undrafted free agent. The Arizona product missed OTAs due to a thumb injury he sustained during the Senior Bowl, but he was able to participate in training camp. Across three preseason games, Wiley turned 17 carries into 67 yards and two touchdowns while adding six catches for 37 yards. Wiley will begin the 2024 season on the Commanders' taxi squad, and he could be elevated to the active roster should Brian Robinson, Austin Ekeler or Jeremy McNichols miss time.
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Michael Wiley: Signing with Washington
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Wiley (thumb) is slated to sign with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Wiley wasn't selected during the 2024 NFL Draft but will have a chance to compete for a role with Washington during offseason activities. He sustained a thumb injury during the Senior Bowl in March, and it's unclear when he'll be back to full health.
