Chiefs waive three players via injury settlements and sign Thomas Odukoya
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 12:46 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs finalized injury settlements with three players on September 4, removing them from the team's injured reserve list. Quarterback Chris Oladokun, offensive lineman C.J. Hanson, and running back E.J. Smith are no longer on the roster following these agreements. Simultaneously, the organization signed tight end Thomas Odukoya to the practice squad using an international player exemption. Odukoya joins the team through the NFL's International Player Pathway program. These roster adjustments occur immediately ahead of the team's Week 1 Monday Night Football matchup against the Denver Broncos. While the departures do not alter the current game plan, the addition of Odukoya provides depth at the tight end position for the remainder of the season.
- •The Chiefs waived Chris Oladokun, C.J. Hanson, and E.J. Smith from injured reserve.
- •Thomas Odukoya joined the practice squad via the International Player Pathway.
- •The transactions were completed on September 4 ahead of the Broncos game.
- •Odukoya provides additional depth at the tight end position for the team.
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs reach injury settlements with 3 players, sign int'l prospect
"The Chiefs reached injury settlements with three players and signed one international prospect ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Broncos.
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