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Chiefs waive Jeff Caldwell after injury designation ahead of cuts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:42 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Chiefs waive Jeff Caldwell after injury designation ahead of cuts

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs waived rookie wide receiver Jeff Caldwell on August 24 with an injury designation following a left leg injury suffered during practice on August 19. Caldwell, an undrafted free agent who had shown promise, will revert to injured reserve if he clears waivers. In response to the roster change, the Chiefs signed defensive end Niles King to fill Caldwell's spot. King, undrafted after college, recorded significant stats in his final season at San Diego State. Kansas City is finalizing its 53-man roster ahead of the upcoming preseason game.

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•Chiefs waived WR Jeff Caldwell due to injury designation.
•Caldwell suffered a left leg injury during practice.
•Niles King signed to replace Caldwell on the roster.
•Caldwell entered the league as an undrafted free agent.
•Chiefs have one preseason game remaining to finalize their roster.

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