The Kansas City Chiefs made more roster moves on Wednesday, picking up former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Eric Scott Jr. via a waiver claim.
Scott showed promise during the preseason after spending most of his rookie season on the bench. The young cornerback finally got some action with the Cowboys in August, logging six tackles and defending two passes.
While this will be Scott’s first time playing football in Kansas City, the Chiefs’ latest cornerback is a native of the Sunflower State, and is likely excited to play for his home team.
He was a collegiate standout at Southern Mississippi who should continue to impress in the NFL as he matures.
The Chiefs have claimed CB Eric Scott Jr off of waivers from the Cowboys. This preseason:
🔴 76.0 run defense grade
🟡 1 interception
🔴 1 forced incompletion
🟡 53.2 passer rating allowed pic.twitter.com/8gk2Qdpv0P— PFF KC Chiefs (@PFF_Chiefs) August 28, 2024
Being a waiver move, the Chiefs had to make a corresponding cut to add Scott. Chiefs Wire legend Charlie Goldman posted on Twitter that the team waived Nic Jones to make room for Scott.
The #Chiefs waived CB Nic Jones to make room for Eric Scott Jr.
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) August 28, 2024
Brett Veach has an eye for talent and Scott looks to be a potential depth upgrade for the Chiefs’ defensive backfield.
look to see what the young cornerback will do in 2024 playing for Kansas City.