Chiefs add DE Niles King to active roster, waive Jeff Caldwell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Chiefs signed defensive end Niles King to their active roster on August 24, 2026. To make room, they waived wide receiver Jeff Caldwell with an injury designation. King recently spent time with the Chargers, recording 30 tackles and 6.5 sacks during his final college season at San Diego State. Caldwell did not see action in the recent preseason game against the Buccaneers after playing in the first preseason contest.
- •Niles King signed to Chiefs' active roster on August 24, 2026.
- •Jeff Caldwell waived with an injury designation.
- •King had 30 tackles and 6.5 sacks in college.
- •Caldwell played in the first preseason game but was inactive against the Bucs.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs sign DE Niles King
"The Chiefs announced a pair of transactions on Monday afternoon.
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