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Chiefs Finalize 53-Man Roster, Waive QB Chris Oladokun and Release DE Emmanuel Ogbah
8/31/2026, 3:56:08 AM
Roster Overview
The Kansas City Chiefs announced their initial 53-man roster, confirming three quarterbacks—Patrick Mahomes, Justin Fields, and Garrett Nussmeier—while omitting backup Chris Oladokun. Oladokun was waived with an injury designation on Sunday; if he clears waivers, he will revert to injured reserve and will be unavailable for the season unless released via an injury settlement. The team also released defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, who re-signed earlier this month after a 2019 stint with Kansas City.
Quarterback Depth Impact
Oladokun, who started the final two games of the 2023 season and has been with the organization since 2022, will no longer be on the active roster. Mahomes remains the starter, with Fields and Nussmeier listed as the only backups. The move reduces the Chiefs’ quarterback depth to three players, aligning with the league-minimum requirement for the position.
Injury Designations and Reserve Status
Alongside Oladokun, defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, and wide receiver Jimmy Holiday was moved to injured reserve. Both designations follow the standard NFL protocol that keeps injured players on the roster without counting against the active limit.
Additional Personnel Changes
The roster cuts also included linebacker Cole Christiansen, cornerbacks Kaiir Elam and Kader Kohou, and a series of defensive linemen, linebackers, wide receivers, running backs, offensive linemen, defensive backs, and tight ends. Notable releases were defensive linemen Vincent Anthony, Cole Brevard, Ethan Hurkett, Niles King, Amari McNeill, Damon Payne, and Tyreke Smith; linebackers Kam Arnold, Wesley Bissainthe, and Cam Jones; and wide receivers Andrew Armstrong, Jason Brownlee, Jacob DeJesus, Omari Evans, Xavier Loyd, and Jeff Weimer.
These moves complete the Chiefs’ roster adjustments ahead of the regular season, positioning the team with its core starters and a streamlined depth chart.
