Chiefs sign Niles King, waive injured rookie Jeff Caldwell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs signed defensive end Niles King on August 24, 2026, adding depth to their defensive line. King, a rookie from San Diego State, was previously with the Los Angeles Chargers before being waived. With the Aztecs, he recorded 6.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss in the 2025 season. In a corresponding move, the Chiefs waived rookie wide receiver Jeff Caldwell, who has been placed on injured reserve. Caldwell will revert to the team’s Reserve/Injured list if he clears waivers.
- •Niles King played one season at San Diego State before joining the Chiefs.
- •King posted 6.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss in 2025.
- •Jeff Caldwell is waived with an injury designation.
- •Caldwell will revert to the Reserve/Injured list if he clears waivers.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs sign defensive end Niles King, waive injured rookie Jeff Caldwell
"Kansas City added another defensive end during this preseason.
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