Chiefs waive offensive lineman Waletzko, sign Kellen Diesch ahead of game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:41 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs waived offensive lineman Matt Waletzko with an injury designation and signed Kellen Diesch on August 20. Waletzko's injury details were not disclosed. Diesch has joined the team in time for their preseason matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scheduled for August 22, but his participation is uncertain. The team's decision comes as they prepare for the exhibition against the Buccaneers, which is part of their preseason schedule.
- •Matt Waletzko was waived with an injury designation.
- •Kellen Diesch was signed ahead of the Buccaneers matchup.
- •The Chiefs face the Buccaneers on August 22.
- •Waletzko's injury details have not been disclosed.
- •Diesch's previous experience may influence his roster spot.
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs waive veteran OL, sign replacement before matchup vs Buccaneers
"The Kansas City Chiefs waived a veteran offensive lineman and signed his replacement ahead of their preseason matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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