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Chiefs Waive Three, Sign Trio After Nussmeier Draft

5/5/2026

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Chiefs Sign Trio

After drafting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, the Chiefs waived Jake Haener, Ethan Hurkett and Zacch Pickens and on May 4, 2026 signed receiver Xavier Loyd, DB Marlen Sewell and OT Kahlil Benson.
The three joined the 90-man roster.
Each newcomer posted stats: Loyd had 66 catches for 912 yards and six touchdowns in 2024, Sewell logged 101 tackles and was a 2025 captain, as well as Benson started 12 games for the 2025 Indiana Hoosiers.

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McMullen Chooses

Matt McMullen said over 70 tryout players attended rookie minicamp, where front office chose three athletes with Pro Day data and scouting rankings.
Xavier Loyd (211th of 380 receivers) and Marlen Sewell (85th of 271 safeties) ran 4.50-second and 4.48-second 40-yard dashes and posted 38-inch and 36-inch verticals.
Kahlil Benson (29th of 146 offensive tackles) ran 5.08-second 40-yard dash, a 30½-inch vertical and earned a spot on the 90-man roster.

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Chiefs Sign Benson

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on May 4 2026 on Twitter they signed Kahlil Benson.
Benson appeared in 49 college games for Indiana (2022-2023, 2025) and Colorado (2024).
He will turn 24 in August, making him a younger lineman on the roster.
Head coach Andy Reid said Benson’s veteran-like readiness could help team early in training.
Chiefs waived quarterback Jake Haener to open roster spot for Benson.

History

Historical Context

On February 15 1995 the NFL held its expansion draft, letting the new Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars select 35 and 31 unprotected veterans respectively, with the Jaguars taking quarterback Steve Beuerlein first overall. The draft forced many established teams to release seasoned players, a roster-shuffling pattern echoed today as the Kansas City Chiefs waived quarterback Jake Haener and added several rookies to a 90-man camp.

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Chiefs Sign Trio

After drafting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, the Chiefs waived Jake Haener, Ethan Hurkett and Zacch Pickens and on May 4, 2026 signed receiver Xavier Loyd, DB Marlen Sewell and OT Kahlil Benson.
The three joined the 90-man roster.
Each newcomer posted stats: Loyd had 66 catches for 912 yards and six touchdowns in 2024, Sewell logged 101 tackles and was a 2025 captain, as well as Benson started 12 games for the 2025 Indiana Hoosiers.

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