The Kansas City Chiefs have the majority of their practice squad players from 2019 on their 90-man offseason roster. With an offseason in an NFL program, and a year developing on the Chiefs’ practice squad, each player will have a chance to show that they’ve made significant strides. These three players, in particular, have an opportunity to make some noise during training camp next month and could even push to make the 53-man roster.
TE Nick Keizer
Keizer joined the Chiefs as training camp was already underway in 2019. The team had some depth issues at tight end because of injuries. After a standout preseason performance, Keizer spent the entire 2019 season on the practice squad. He posted preseason grades over 70 in each of receiving, pass blocking and run blocking per PFF.
Given the departure of Blake Bell, there is a need for Kansas City to find a good in-line blocker for 12 personnel groupings. Keizer will be competing with Deon Yelder, who was on the 53-man roster in 2019. He’ll also see competition from the newcomer Ricky Seals-Jones. He has an advantage over both players because his game is very well-rounded.