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Former Titans who won a Super Bowl ring with Chiefs

A look at the former Titans players who won a Super Bowl ring with the Chiefs.

The 2023 season is now officially in the books after the Kansas City Chiefs topped the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday night, 25-22.

The contest was the second in Super Bowl history to go to overtime. The 49ers started off the extra frame with a field goal drive but the inevitable Patrick Mahomes drove right down the field for the game-winning score.

Kansas City can now be called a dynasty, with the Chiefs winning three Super Bowls in five years, including each of the last two.

Now, a look at the former Titans on Kansas City’s roster who will be getting a Super Bowl ring after Sunday night.

Chiefs activate WR Mecole Hardman from injured reserve

Chiefs activate WR Mecole Hardman from injured reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs made significant roster changes on Saturday before their New Year’s Eve matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. A veteran offensive spark is set to return, while a defensive role player was waived.

Mecole Hardman will officially be off of injured reserve and have his questionable status from the latest injury report removed ahead of Week 17. Hardman had been out of action since his Week 11 injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. The thumb injury suffered in the Monday night loss in November was initially believed not to be serious since he did return in the second half. The questionable status lifted from his name is a positive trend that he could see action on Sunday.

The Chiefs also activated practice squad players, running back Keaontay Ingram and defensive tackle Mike Pennel. Defensive tackle Matt Dickerson was waived as part of the roster moves on Saturday; he appeared in eleven games this season as a reserve defensive lineman. The 28-year-old could potentially return to the team’s practice squad if another team does not claim him.

Hardman fills an immediate void left by Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore, both dealing with injuries. He should also have a presence on special teams in the punt return game.

DL Matt Dickerson led Chiefs in PFF grade vs. Packers

Matt Dickerson earned the #Chiefs’ highest PFF grade for his performance against the #Packers in Week 13

The Kansas City Chiefs’ dismal performance in Week 13 resulted in a loss to the Green Bay Packers and knocked the team down in the AFC playoff standings.

Injuries on defense played a key factor in the disappointing defeat, and as Kansas City looks to pick up the pieces and win out in the coming weeks, it may be wise to lean on a few unsung heroes who helped keep the tilt against Green Bay close.

Surprisingly, defensive lineman Matt Dickerson led the Chiefs with a 79.8 PFF grade in Week 13 and may have played himself into a more substantial role with his performance.

While his contributions to Kansas City’s defense were relatively minimal, Dickerson’s presence was among the few things that went right for the Chiefs in this game.

With the playoffs on the horizon, expect defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to call Dickerson’s number more in key situations after his showing against the Packers.

Chiefs called up DL Matt Dickerson from practice squad ahead of kickoff vs. Lions

The #Chiefs elevated defensive lineman Matt Dickerson from their practice squad ahead of their Thursday night kickoff against the #Lions.

The Kansas City Chiefs elevated defensive lineman Matt Dickerson from their practice squad ahead of their Week 1 kickoff against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.

Star pass rusher Chris Jones’ decision to continue his holdout through the Chiefs’ first regular season game made Dickerson’s activation a necessity for Kansas City as the team prepares to face a hard-nosed Lions rushing attack.

For his part, Dickerson will be seeing his first regular-season action as a Chief in the matchup, though he isn’t necessarily expected to play a crucial role. A UCLA product, Dickerson has been in the NFL since 2018 and has suited up for 24 total games in his career. He has never started a game.

Moves like this may become commonplace for Kansas City as the regular season wears on if the Chiefs’ negotiations with Chris Jones continue to stagnate. Veterans Derrick Nnadi and Tershawn Wharton will be called on to fill Jones’ role until the All-Pro lineman returns.

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Chiefs make flurry of roster moves on Wednesday

The #Chiefs continue to shuffle their roster following rookie minicamp, releasing two players and signing three more.

The Kansas City Chiefs made several roster moves on Wednesday, including waiving a recently-signed undrafted free agent, releasing a veteran defensive tackle and signing three players.

According to the NFL’s personnel notice for Wednesday, the Chiefs have waived Missouri S Martez Manuel. Manuel recently participated in the team’s rookie minicamp after being signed as an undrafted free agent. He spoke with media members following Monday’s practice, where he told reporters that he hoped to make football his full-time job. It appears that won’t happen in Kansas City at least for now.

Next, the Chiefs released vested veteran DT Byron Cowart from the 90-man roster. Cowart, a former fifth-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2019, was signed on a one-year deal back in March.

In corresponding roster moves, the Chiefs have signed DL Matt Dickerson, DT Chris Williams and DB Lamar Jackson, bringing their 90-man offseason roster to completion once more. None of those players were present for tryouts at the team’s rookie minicamp.

Dickerson (6-5, 292 pounds) is the most familiar of the three players. The Chiefs originally signed Dickerson to the 90-man roster in August of 2022 and he remained with the team until roster cuts. He was one of the only players waived by Kansas City that was claimed by another team. Chiefs Wire was told at the time that the team intended to sign him to the practice squad.

Williams (6-2, 302 pounds) is a former undrafted free agent out of Wagner, who signed with the Indianapolis Colts in 2020. He’s appeared in 13 games with the Colts over three seasons, with 107 total defensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps. During that span, he recorded six total tackles and one quarterback hit.

Finally, the Chiefs added Lamar Jackson. . . No, not that Lamar Jackson.

A former undrafted free agent corner out of Nebraska in 2020, Jackson has made the rounds during his NFL career with stops in New York, Chicago and most recently Denver. The 6-foot-3 and 215-pound corner has appeared in 22 career games with six starts, recording 31 total tackles, one tackle for loss, and four passes defended during that span.

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Chiefs to waive DE Shilique Calhoun, sign DE Matt Dickerson

The #Chiefs continue to churn the bottom of the 90-man roster, this time signing former #Cardinals DE Matt Dickerson and waiving DE Shilique Calhoun per report.

The Kansas City Chiefs are swapping out an edge rusher for another edge rusher.

According to Chiefs Digest’s Matt Derrick, the Chiefs have waived DE Shilique Calhoun from the 90-man offseason roster and replaced him with DE Matt Dickerson. A former undrafted free agent out of UCLA in 2018, Dickerson has spent time with the Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders and most recently the Arizona Cardinals.

Dickerson played in 18 regular season games with the Titans from 2018-2020, notching 15 total tackles, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hits. He’s appeared in four career playoff games, including his lone NFL start back in 2020 against the Baltimore Ravens. He recorded his first career sack in that game against Lamar Jackson.

Listed at 6-5 and 292 pounds, Dickerson is closer to the prototypical Steve Spagnuolo defensive end than Calhoun, who is better suited for a 3-4 scheme. Dickerson has the size to kick inside and play on the defensive interior, which is something the team has been experimenting with a lot.

Dickerson was released by the Cardinals on July, 29. So this could also serve as an opportunity to get some information on the team’s Week 1 opponent as well.

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