Chiefs GM Brett Veach plans roster changes ahead of final cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is preparing to make changes to the team's roster as they approach the deadline to trim their squad to 53 players. The Chiefs ended the 2026 preseason with a 0-2-1 record after a 9-9 tie against the Seattle Seahawks. Veach emphasized the challenges of roster decisions, noting the strength of competition among position groups and the need to target specific positions. The Chiefs' preseason finale showcased their run game, with notable performances from Emari Demercado, Emmett Johnson, and Brashard Smith. Key roster decisions will affect positions such as wide receiver and tight end ahead of the cuts deadline this Sunday.
- •Chiefs finished preseason with a 0-2-1 record after a tie against the Seahawks
- •Brett Veach signals upcoming roster adjustments before the deadline
- •Impressive performances in the run game from multiple RBs
- •Critical roster spots include wide receiver and tight end ranks
- •Final 53-man roster cuts are due by Sunday
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs News: Brett Veach prepared to add and subtract from roster this weekend
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