Kansas City Chiefs sign Thomas Odukoya and clear injured players from roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:16 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs signed tight end Thomas Odukoya to the practice squad on Friday. Odukoya joins the team via an international player exemption, which allows the organization to maintain a 17th roster spot. The move follows the departure of tackle Chu Godrick, who joined the Miami Dolphins earlier this week after three seasons with Kansas City. Additionally, the team reached injury settlements with quarterback Chris Oladokun, guard CJ Hanson, and running back EJ Smith. These three players were previously waived from the Reserve/Injured list following final roster cuts last Sunday. Each player will become a free agent after their respective settlement period ends, though they are prohibited from returning to the Chiefs for three weeks after their departure.
- •Thomas Odukoya joins the Kansas City practice squad under an international player exemption.
- •The Chiefs reached injury settlements with Chris Oladokun, CJ Hanson, and EJ Smith.
- •Chu Godrick left the organization after being claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.
- •Released players are ineligible to sign with Kansas City for three weeks following their settlement.
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs sign international tight end, release 3 from IR
"Kansas City continues to tinker with the roster ahead of Week 1.
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