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Chiefs sign Cam Jones, waive Anthony Dunn

8/19/2026

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Chiefs Sign Cam Jones

Chiefs signed linebacker Cam Jones and waived defensive end Anthony Dunn on August 19, 2026.
Jones played all 17 games in 2023 and 2024 and earned a Super Bowl LVIII ring.
Jones was claimed by the New York Jets, was on injured reserve with a hip injury, waived by the Giants in July, will compete with Nick Bolton and linebackers for a roster spot and could see special-teams in preseason.

Summary

Chiefs Reinstate Bieniemy

Jack Cochrane left practice early with a right knee injury, prompting trainer evaluation.
Emmanuel Ogbah announced a one-year return to Kansas City after staying in touch with coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
The Chiefs reinstated offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, replacing Matt Nagy, who now works for the New York Giants, after a 2025 season with 119 penalties, averaging seven per game.

History

Historical Context

The 1993 collective bargaining agreement, signed after the 1992 antitrust ruling that ended Plan B, introduced a league-wide salary cap tied to revenue and granted unlimited free agency after four seasons, boosting player wages by 38 % that year. Subsequent CBAs in 2011 and 2020 expanded rosters to 55 players and added a 17th game, shaping the Chiefs’ 2026 cap-driven roster moves.

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Chiefs Sign Cam Jones

Chiefs signed linebacker Cam Jones and waived defensive end Anthony Dunn on August 19, 2026.
Jones played all 17 games in 2023 and 2024 and earned a Super Bowl LVIII ring.
Jones was claimed by the New York Jets, was on injured reserve with a hip injury, waived by the Giants in July, will compete with Nick Bolton and linebackers for a roster spot and could see special-teams in preseason.

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