Chiefs add DB Melvin Smith Jr. to practice squad after Week 1 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:32 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs signed defensive back Melvin Smith Jr. to their practice squad on September 16, following their victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 1 of the NFL season. Smith, an undrafted free agent from Southern Arkansas, was previously with the Chiefs before being waived and briefly claiming by the Tennessee Titans. Given injuries in the Chiefs' defensive backfield, he may be elevated from the practice squad during the 2026 regular-season campaign.
- •Chiefs signed Melvin Smith Jr. on September 16, 2026.
- •Smith was previously waived and picked up by the Titans.
- •He may see action this season due to defensive injuries.
- •Chiefs defeated the Broncos in Week 1.
- 7:32 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs reunite with exciting DB prospect after Week 1 win vs. Broncos
"The Chiefs signed with DB Melvin Smith Jr. to their practice squad after defeating the Denver Broncos on 'Monday Night Football' in Week 1.
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