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Chiefs Waive QB Chris Oladokun With Injury Designation

8/31/2026

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The Kansas City Chiefs waived quarterback Chris Oladokun with an injury designation on Sunday.
If unclaimed, Oladokun will revert to injured reserve and cannot play this season without a settlement.
Patrick Mahomes will be backed up by Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier this season.
The Chiefs released defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, who re-signed earlier this month.

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The Kansas City Chiefs waived quarterback Chris Oladokun with an injury designation on Sunday.
If unclaimed, Oladokun will revert to injured reserve and cannot play this season without a settlement.
Patrick Mahomes will be backed up by Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier this season.
The Chiefs released defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, who re-signed earlier this month.