The Kansas City Chiefs had to part ways with many talented players yesterday, and there were plenty of surprises when cuts were announced throughout the morning and afternoon.
Players like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, L’Jarius Sneed and Isiah Pacheco were all, obviously, unaffected by the onslaught of releases, but others who weren’t so established on Kansas City’s roster weren’t. While late-August cuts are nothing new, fans saw some of their favorite Chiefs exposed to the NFL waiver system, which may mean that they find a new home this week.
With the 2023 season kickoff set to take place on August 7, Kansas City had to make some tough decisions that are sure to play a role in the team’s hopes of championship defense during their coming campaign.
Take a look at the vested veterans, promising prospects, and NFL journeymen who saw their time with the Chiefs come to an unceremonious end on Tuesday:
Mar 1, 2019; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Missouri tight end Kendall Blanton (TE01) speaks to media during the 2019 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs’ Deon Bush runs before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kansas City Chiefs center Austin Reiter (61) during a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug.13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Danny Shelton runs during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Dicaprio Bootle (30) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Kansas sophomore safety O.J. Burroughs (5) drops a kickoff return as Kansas State senior cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe (25) lunges for a turnover during the first quarter of Saturday’s Sunflower Showdown at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
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Aug 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Shane Buechele (6) drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 25, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Matt Bushman (89) scores a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 29, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) attempts to catch the ball against Texas Longhorns defensive back Anthony Cook (11) in the first half of the 2022 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerrion Ealy runs during NFL football training camp Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Aug 19, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Ty Fryfogle (13) makes a catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Kansas City Chiefs helmet against the Cincinnati Bengals before the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Players including Tyrese Owusu-Bediako, Andy Owusu, Ebuka Emmanuel Nzekwe, Ifanyi Paul Anine, Ifeanyi Augustine Nwoye, Kenneth Odumegwu, Jason Godrick, Basil Chijoke Okoye, Ames Laoye and Chibuike Cisom Omemgboji and Arthur Mbahin pose with Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon flags during the NFL International Combine at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
American Team wide receiver Juwan Green, left, of Albany, attempts a catch only to have it broken up by National Team cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, of Louisiana Tech, during the first half of the Collegiate Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Aug 5, 2022; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos tackle Sebastian Gutierrez (70) during training camp at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
WKU defensive back Kahlef Hailassie, 12, celebrates with teammates Juwuan Jones, 34, left, and JaQues Evans, 3, right, after Hailassie intercepted a pass during an NCAA football game between Western Kentucky University and Florida International University on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU beat FIU 73-0. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 10: Anderson Hardy #74 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers celebrates defeating the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Kyle Field on September 10, 2022 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Jul 27, 2022; Spartanburg, SC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Phil Hoskins looks back to fans on his way to the practice field at Wofford College. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) is taken down by Chicago Bears defensive back Lamar Jackson (23) in the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints guard Chuck Filiaga (61) blocks against Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Truman Jones (57) during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers quarterback Danny Etling, left, is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Joshua Kaindoh (59) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
UTEP Miners defensive back Duron Lowe (29) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 29: Isaiah Norman #8 of the Marshall Thundering Herd is helped off the field after injuring his arm in the third quarter against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Huntington, West Virginia. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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Aug 26, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back La’Mical Perine (29) runs the ball against Cleveland Browns cornerback Caleb Biggers (39) and linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 23, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane running back Deneric Prince (8) runs for a touchdown in the first half against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Ty Scott, of Missouri State, during the Bears game against South Dakota State at Plaster Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022.
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Nov 19, 2022; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Reese Taylor (1) tackles Northwestern Wildcats running back Evan Hull (26) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Defensive Tackle Chris Williams (#66) moves to the next drill Colts camp practice Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield.
Colts Camp Practice Continues At Grand Park Sports Campus In Westfield Tuesday Aug 24 2021
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Oct 9, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daniel Wise (92) runs out of the tunnel onto the field prior to their game against the Tennessee Titans at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Jerome Carvin (75) stands on the sidelines during the second half against the Akron Zips at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 2, 2023; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi (47) heads to the practice fields at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 15, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs Ihmir Smith-Marsette during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Red Carpet Ceremony at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
