Chiefs sign veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, who previously played for the team during their Super Bowl LIV victory in 2019. Ogbah enters his 11th NFL season after a challenging year with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he registered his lowest sack total. At 32, he will bring experience to a thin depth chart at defensive end amid significant roster changes. The Chiefs will be counting on Ogbah to provide run-stopping ability and veteran leadership as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Ogbah has played for four different NFL teams in his career.
- •He achieved a career-high 5.5 sacks with the Chiefs in 2019.
- •Ogbah struggles were evident in 2025 with only ten pressures recorded.
- •He is expected to contribute primarily as a run defender.
- •The Chiefs aim to utilize Ogbah's experience in their young defensive line.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Film breakdown: What can Emmanuel Ogbah give the Chiefs in Year 11?
"Kansas City signed an old friend on Tuesday. What should we expect from the veteran defensive end?
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