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Chiefs make 4 roster moves ahead of Week 8 matchup vs. Raiders

The Kansas City Chiefs made four roster moves on Tuesday ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Kansas City Chiefs made a series of roster moves ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 27.

First, the defending Super Bowl champions announced that they had signed cornerback Keith Taylor to their active roster. Taylor was previously on Kansas City’s practice squad and adds depth to the Chiefs’ secondary after cornerback Jaylen Watson’s injury in Week 7.

Next, the team announced that it had signed quarterback Chris Oladokun and wide receiver Cornell Powell to its practice squad.

Finally, Kansas City indicated that Watson had been placed on the Chiefs’ injured reserve list.

 

These transactions came after third-year quarterback Bailey Zappe was signed off of Kansas City’s practice squad by the Cleveland Browns, who needed another signal-caller due to an injury sustained by Deshaun Watson on Sunday.

Stay tuned to see if these moves mark the end of the Chiefs’ adjustments this week, or if they prove to be part of a broader reshuffle of Kansas City’s roster by general manager Brett Veach ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline.

Report: Chiefs reunite with veteran QB after Browns sign Bailey Zappe

The #Chiefs reunited with veteran QB Chris Oladokun on Monday after the #Browns signed Bailey Zappe from Kansas City’s practice squad.

According to a report from Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com, the Kansas City Chiefs are reuniting with veteran quarterback Chris Oladokun after the Cleveland Browns signed third-year signal-caller Bailey Zappe off the defending Super Bowl champions’ practice squad on Tuesday morning.

Oladokun played for Kansas City in the preseason but was waived by the Chiefs on August 27.

He was a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft and played for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits as a collegian.

Though he isn’t likely to push Carson Wentz for the second-string spot on Kansas City’s depth chart behind Patrick Mahomes, Oladokun will serve a valuable role for the Chiefs on the scout team during practice.

 

Kansas City could potentially utilize Oladokun as an emergency quarterback in a last-case scenario during the regular season, but fans shouldn’t expect to see him in action any time soon.

Stay tuned to see Oladokun on the Chiefs’ sideline when Kansas City faces the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8.

Report: Former Chiefs QB works out for Chicago Bears

According to a report, former #Chiefs QB Chris Oladokun worked out for the Chicago Bears on Tuesday.

According to a report from Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 in Houston, Texas, former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun worked out for the Chicago Bears on Tuesday.

Oladokun, who saw a significant amount of action with the Chiefs in the preseason, played collegiately at South Dakota State University and entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick by way of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022.

Though Wilson’s report didn’t mention whether Oladokun was able to reach an agreement with Chicago, the Bears may be able to benefit from his experience if general manager Ryan Poles wants a capable signal-caller for their practice squad.

Oladokun is a two-time Super Bowl champion after spending the 2022 and 2023 seasons in Kansas City, but he has never taken a snap during a regular or postseason game in the NFL.

Stay tuned to see if the former Chief comes to terms with the Bears to join Caleb Williams in Chicago’s quarterback room.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid reveals plan for newly signed practice squad quarterback vs. Ravens

Kansas City #Chiefs HC Andy Reid reveals plan for practice squad quarterback Bailey Zappe vs. Ravens | @EdEastonJr

For the second consecutive season, the Kansas City Chiefs will open the season at home, celebrating their Super Bowl title while beginning their defense on a national stage. The Baltimore Ravens, led by league MVP Lamar Jackson, are looking to play foil on another memorable night at Arrowhead Stadium.

After Sunday’s practice, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told the media that newly signed practice squad quarterback Bailey Zappe will simulate Jackson in practice to help the defense prepare.

“Yeah, Bailey (Zappe) can do that. We’ve always mixed guys in there when we have a chance of playing (and) there are some other guys that can jump in,” said Reid. “We have a little plan for it. Not that any of them are as good as him (laughter) – Chris (Oladokun) included. I mean, Chris did a nice job, but this kid (Lamar Jackson), he’s a special player. It’s very hard to mimic him.”

Reid clarified that he’s looking for a scout team quarterback to portray Jackson similarly to how well Chris Oladokun did before the AFC Championship game. He did offer some thoughts on adding Zappe to the practice squad and his potential.

“Good player – on the practice squad, you’re saying? We liked him (Bailey Zappe) in college (and) we liked what he showed us in the last game there; he did a nice job of that,” said Reid. “We think down the road he’ll help us there.”

Zappe was a fourth-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2022. He spent two seasons with the franchise and has tallied 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in eight career starts.

Giants hosted several recent draft picks as part of mass workout

The New York Giants hosted 15 players for workouts on Thursday, including five players who were recently draft picks.

The New York Giants had a busy day in East Rutherford on Thursday, complete with the week’s final practice, head coach and player press conferences, and a mass workout that included several recent draft picks.

Among those in attendance were cornerbacks D.J. James, Zech McPhearson, Damarion Williams and Kyu Blu Kelly, and quarterback Chris Oladokun.

James was a sixth-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in the 2024 NFL draft but was waived after starting his career on the non-football injury (NFI) list. He was named Second-Team All-SEC in 2022 at Auburn.

McPhearson was a fourth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2021 NFL draft and has the most experience of any drafted player who worked out. He’s appeared in 33 career games, recording 30 tackles, one QB hit, one sack, and two passes defensed. McPhearson suffered a torn Achilles during the 2023 preseason and missed the whole year.

Williams was a fourth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 NFL draft and has appeared in 15 career games, recording 24 tackles and two passes defensed.

Kelly was a fifth-round pick of the Ravens in the 2023 NFL draft and has also made brief stops with the Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, and Washington Commanders. He’s appeared in eight career games and recorded five tackles.

Oladokun was a seventh-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2022 NFL draft but found his way to the Kansas City Chiefs after being released as a rookie. He’s picked up two Super Bowl rings as a member of the Chiefs, serving as the quarterback of their practice squad.

The following players also took part in Thursday’s workout:

  • Safety Al Blades
  • Wide receiver Kaden Davis
  • Wide receiver Alex Erickson
  • Cornerback Eric Garror
  • Defensive back Jason Maitre
  • Linebacker Andrew Parker Jr.
  • Offensive lineman Julian Pearl
  • Linebacker Yvandy Rigby
  • Wide receiver David Wallis
  • Cornerback A.J. Woods

Although Erickson went undrafted in 2016, he’s carved out a solid career for himself as a return specialist. He’s appeared in 107 games and returned 162 punts for 1,303 yards, and 110 kickoffs for 2,729. He led the NFL in kick return yardage (810) as a rookie in 2016.

None of the players who worked out were immediately signed.

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Chiefs sign former Patriots QB Bailey Zappe to practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs signed former New England Patriots QB Bailey Zappe to their practice squad.

According to a report, the Kansas City Chiefs signed former New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe to their practice squad on Wednesday.

Zappe was selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft out of Western Kentucky, where he was named Conference USA MVP in 2021. After a disappointing season under center with the Patriots in 2023, Zappe was released on Tuesday after he failed to win a spot behind first-round pick Drake Maye ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline.

With this move, the Chiefs are adding more depth after waiving quarterback Chris Oladokun on Tuesday following his less-than-stellar preseason performances.

Zappe’s addition to the practice squad gives the Chiefs much-needed insurance behind MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Super Bowl champion Carson Wentz.

Though the former Patriot is not expected to be added to the active roster, look for Zappe to be a valuable addition to the team as he brings his experience to the practice field.

Chiefs reportedly waived QB Ian Book on Monday

Kansas City #Chiefs reportedly waived QB Ian Book on Monday | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs waived quarterback Ian Book to get down to the NFL-mandated 53-man roster.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Chiefs are waving Book ahead of Tuesday’s 53-man roster deadline for all teams before the start of the regular season. The former Notre Dame star appeared in all three Chiefs preseason games and received mixed reviews for his performance. He finished with 133 yards passing and two touchdowns without an interception but notably committed a late-game fumble in the second preseason game loss to the Detroit Lions.

During his illustrious college career, Book finished with the most wins as a quarterback in Notre Dame football history with 30 wins as a starter. He connected on 72 touchdown passes, placing him second all-time in the school’s history.

Book competed with Chris Oladokun for the third quarterback spot behind starter Patrick Mahomes and veteran backup Carson Wentz. The former 2021 fourth-round pick of the New Orleans Saints has spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on January 10th of this year.

Bears Reddy Steward makes interception vs Chiefs

Watch #Bears rookie cornerback Reddy Steward make his second pick vs #Chiefs and haul it into the endzone to score in final preseason game

The Chicago Bears are on a roll tonight at Arrowhead Stadium, entering the second half of the game with a 20-7 lead over the Kansas City Chiefs after this wild interception by Reddy Steward who barreled into the endzone after grabbing a throw by Chiefs third-string QB Chris Oladokun.

The scoring play was rookie cornerback Steward’s second pick in this preseason game logging 59 interception yards in this outing just in the first half.

Watch these incredible moves by Reddy Steward posted by the official NFL account on Twitter where he intercepts the pass intended for Kansas City’s Super Bowl hero Mecole Hardman and hauls all the way downfield to the endzone.

This quick pick by the rookie is likely to secure him a roster spot in Chicago, look for the Bears’ eager young cornerback to make another impressive play if he gets more time on the field while wrapping up the preseason tonight.

Chiefs vs. Lions: Cornell Powell scores impressive 64-yard touchdown

Veteran WR Cornell Powell scored a 64-yard touchdown in the #Chiefs’ preseason home-opener against the Detroit #Lions on Saturday.

The Kansas City Chiefs will have some difficult decisions to make with their wide receiver position after the preseason after seeing several of their pass-catchers put together exceptional performances over the last few weeks.

In an exhibition matchup against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, veteran receiver Cornell Powell became the latest player to put himself in the conversation to make the Chiefs’ 53-man roster.

Powell scored an impressive 64-yard touchdown after catching a pass from backup quarterback Chris Oladokun, which helped give Kansas City a two-score lead in a hotly-contested preseason tilt.

Check out this video of Powell’s score against the Lions, which was posted to Twitter by the NFL’s official account:

Originally selected by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft, Powell has played in Kansas City for his entire NFL career.

Expect to see Powell continue competing for a spot on the Chiefs’ 53-man roster through the rest of Kansas City’s preseason.

Highlight compilation from Chiefs training camp showcases QB depth

Watch this compilation of highlights from #Chiefs training camp that features Kansas City’s exceptional quarterbacks.

The Kansas City Chiefs are going into the 2024 season with four experienced quarterbacks heading up the new-look offense, although not all four can make the 53-man roster.

The signal-callers currently on the Chiefs roster for the preseason are star quarterback Patrick Mahomes who sits at the top of Kansas City’s depth chart with former Philadephia Eagle Carson Wentz as his backup. Chris Oladokun will take the third spot behind Wentz, and Ian Book will be Kansas City’s final option under center.

Now that training camp in St. Joseph has wrapped up, the Chiefs’ official Twitter account posted a compilation of highlight reel footage featuring the cast of quarterbacks’ exemplary performances at training camp.

Mahomes is expected to start and likely play through the first half when the Chiefs face the Detriot Lions on Saturday, after the half he will hand over the reins so Wentz, Oladokun, and Book can try to earn a place on the roster by impressing Andy Reid and Matt Nagy.

Wentz looks like a likely favorite to remain, however, the two remaining preseason games will inform the Chiefs’ decision on who to keep moving into the regular season.