Chiefs elevate Marcus Harris and Ben VanSumeren ahead of opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have elevated defensive tackle Marcus Harris and fullback Ben VanSumeren from the practice squad ahead of their season opener against the Denver Broncos on September 14, 2026. Harris, who impressed during training camp, fills in for Omarr Norman-Lott, who is on injured reserve. VanSumeren is set to become the first pure fullback for the Chiefs since 2022 after transitioning from linebacker. Both players will be available for the matchup at Arrowhead Stadium.
- •Marcus Harris and Ben VanSumeren elevated from practice squad
- •Chiefs play the Denver Broncos on September 14, 2026
- •Harris replaces injured defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott
- •VanSumeren becomes the first fullback since Michael Burton in 2022
- •Both players will be available for the matchup at Arrowhead Stadium
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs make 2 practice squad elevations ahead of season opener
"Kansas City is calling up two reinforcements ahead of Week 1’s matchup with Denver.
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