Chiefs waive Matt Waletzko, sign Kellen Diesch from UFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have waived offensive tackle Matt Waletzko, citing an injury designation, to make room for Kellen Diesch. Diesch, a 28-year-old lineman recently active in the United Football League, has experience at multiple positions along the offensive line. He is expected to bolster the third-team offensive line after recent injury concerns in the unit.
- •Kansas City waived T Matt Waletzko due to injury.
- •Kellen Diesch signs with the Chiefs after UFL stint.
- •Diesch performed well at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.
- •He has experience at left tackle, left guard, and right guard.
- •Diesch will wear No. 74 for the Chiefs.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs waive backup offensive lineman to sign UFL player
"Kansas City sent one veteran reserve lineman out to bring in another.
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