Chiefs Roster Shake-Up Revealed | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the leak in real time. The chiefs have been busy shuffling their roster, bringing in some new talent and saying goodbye to others. They picked up offensive tackles Joshua Zudu and Diego Pounds through trades and added linebacker Jack Paiburn and defensive tackle Bryson Eason by, claiming them. They also signed running back Nate Carter and fullback Ben Bansumarin. One notable departure is cornerback Kevin Knowles, who was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Knowles made the initial roster, but was waived when the team brought in Eason and Paiburn. He was a solid contributor last season, playing significant snaps on special teams and showing some promise on defense. The team also waived defensive tackle Marcus Harris, who had a good training camp and offensive tackle Esa Pol, who was quickly picked up by the commanders. Back Melvin Smith also didn't make the final cut, likely due to the team's investment in the cornerback position this off season.

1:02Running back Amari Di Mercado was another surprising cut, especially after being signed to back up Kenneth Walker III. With the drafting of Emmett Johnson and the emergence of Bershard Smith, Di Mercado was ultimately claimed by the Dallas Cowboys. It's the nature of the game. These roster moves are always tough. Some players find new homes quickly, while others might be looking for their next opportunity. The team is clearly making moves to solidify their squad for the upcoming season.