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UPDATE: CHIEFS ANNOUNCE 8 PLAYERS TO PRACTICE SQUAD
Updates on the Kansas City Chiefs roster cuts, waiver wire claims and practice squad. These are all unofficial until the Chiefs formally announce them, which could come some time on Sunday. Any additions the Chiefs make to the active roster will have to be reflected with the release of a player.
Breaking: Alex Smith gets 4-year contract extension from Chiefs
Any news, rumors or updates will be below.
Source: DL Damion Square claimed off waivers by the Kansas City #Chiefs.
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 31, 2014
DL Damion Square was one of the Eagles 2013 UDFAs out of Alabama. He dressed for 10 games last year and recorded five tackles. MIke Kaye from Bleeding Green Nation says, "Probably the best defensive player the Eagles cut. Much better than most fans would give him credit for. Good special teamer, too." BGN's Brandon Lee Gowton calls his release a "numbers crunch".
Jerry Franklin LB formerly with the Bears will sign to the KC Practice Squad.
— Rick Smith (@RickSmith1956) August 31, 2014
LB Jerry Franklin was a 2012 UDFA for the Broncos, who also played for the Panthers, Cowboys and Bears. He now plays for former Bears special teams coach Dave Toub.
The Chiefs are signing DE Kona Schwenke, who cleared waivers, to the practice squad, according to a source.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) August 31, 2014
Schwenke was one of the Chiefs UDFAs this year out of Notre Dame.
Humbled & blessed new contract with the chiefs ! It's been a long time coming , spent every hour of my… http://t.co/6YN5jevlbh
— JORDAN CAMPBELL COS (@J_campbell_COS) August 31, 2014
FB Jordan Campbell was cut by the Chiefs on Saturday. I am guessing this means he was added to the practice squad though I'm not sure.
Chiefs are signing WR Fred Williams, who cleared waivers, to practice squad, per source. Williams had 4 catches for 51 yards in preseason.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) August 31, 2014
WR Fred Williams was a Chiefs UDFA.
Chiefs are signing WR Darryl Surgent to the practice squad, I'm told. Surgent, UDFA out of LA-Lafayette, was waived in first cuts.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) August 31, 2014
WR Darryl Surgent was a Chiefs UDFA.
The #Chiefs are signing G Ricky Henry to the practice squad, according to a source. Gamble to waive him Saturday paid off.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) August 31, 2014
G Ricky Henry was a mild surprise cut on Saturday. Plenty of people had him on their 53-man roster. He's back o the practice squad.
Last I heard there wasn't much movement on the Malcolm Bronson to the practice squad front. We’ll see.
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) August 31, 2014
Like Henry, S Malcolm Bronson was on some 53-man roster predictions. We'll see what happens here.
Chiefs announce Damion Square was claimed. Richard Gordon cut http://t.co/PAQJhPwkI7
— Arrowhead Pride (@ArrowheadPride) August 31, 2014
It was a surprise TE Richard Gordon was kept on the 53-man roster. He could come back.
#ACU's Charcandrick West has been signed to the #Chiefs practice squad. Huge accomplishment for a young man from small town Louisiana.
— Grant Boone (@grantboone) August 31, 2014
RB Charcandrick West was a Chiefs UDFA.
See all the Chiefs Saturday roster cuts here and read 10 things to know about them. The Chiefs are the 23rd spot in the waiver wire, which means 22 teams before them would have to pass on a player before they got the player. The Chiefs will establish a 10-man practice squad on Sunday as well. Read more about the practice squad rules and eligibility here.